The indoor teaching pool in Ettlingen is a specialized educational facility designed as an extension of the existing municipal swimming complex Albgaubad. The project is distinguished by its carefully calibrated scale and technical solutions that enable swimming instruction for users at different levels of proficiency.
Flexibility of use as a key functional principle
The facility has been designed as an environment fully dedicated to swimming instruction and user-focused training. The central element is a pool basin equipped with a movable floor system, allowing for smooth adjustment of water depth across a wide range.
This enables the space to be adapted to various scenarios—from lessons for the youngest children to training sessions for more advanced users. Rather than imposing a single mode of use, the pool flexibly responds to the needs of instructors and participants.
Functional independence within an existing complex
The new facility has been connected to the existing municipal swimming complex Albgaubad via a bridge-like connector, enabling direct circulation between the buildings. At the same time, the pool operates as an independent unit, allowing instructional activities to take place without affecting the operation of the main facility.
The functional layout is simple and legible—from the entrance, through the changing and sanitary zones, to direct access to the pool basin. These solutions support the efficient organization of group activities and ensure user comfort.
The building’s architecture is rational and function-driven. Its simple form and restrained means of expression emphasize the specialized nature of the facility. This is complemented by technical infrastructure located in the basement, ensuring efficient operation of the pool systems.
Overall, the project forms a coherent extension of the existing complex, responding to the needs of swimming education and specialized training activities.
Scope of functions
- a teaching pool with adjustable depth (movable floor)
- a zone for instructional and training activities in water
- changing and sanitary facilities
- internal circulation
- a connector (bridge) to the existing swimming complex
- technical infrastructure (basement plant area)
