The extension of the outdoor pool area of Water Park Tychy to include a year-round outdoor pool and additional seasonal paddling pools for children represents a subtle continuation of the existing architecture, based on lightness of form and a harmonious integration with the surroundings. The transparent structures and the terraced arrangement of the new pools—a year-round recreational basin and a seasonal children’s pool—create a functional yet visually appealing leisure space. The design enhances the recreational potential of the facility while maintaining its overall coherence.
Energy and financial success lead to further successful investments
The design process for Water Park Tychy began in 2010 and concluded with the opening of the facility in 2018. Thanks to a well-considered approach to design, sustainability, economics, and building management, the project proved to be a major financial success.
Just 4.5 years after opening, despite the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility had fully repaid all its financial obligations.
It is an exceptional building not only in terms of design, but also in its energy-conscious approach. Through energy-efficient solutions and the production of energy from biogas, the facility generates twice as much energy as it consumes.
This economic success has led to further investments and expansions, resulting in even greater financial and energy efficiency.
Expansion and integration with the existing structure
The year 2026 marks a major expansion of the outdoor pool area, complemented by a modern connecting structure. The project creates a space that harmoniously completes the existing architecture, opening the facility to a new scale of summer leisure. It is a source of pride that for nearly two decades we have been shaping one of the most distinctive recreational destinations in the region.
The design constitutes an extension of the existing outdoor pool zone of Water Park Tychy, located in its southern part. The new development has been deliberately integrated into the current layout as its natural continuation—without interfering with the main structure of the facility.
The proximity of the indoor pool hall, combined with an openness toward the adjacent forested areas, creates a unique balance between an intensive recreational function and the surrounding landscape, enhanced by natural light.
Functional layout and spatial connections
The design proposes the development of two complementary pool basins: a seasonal children’s paddling pool and a year-round recreational pool with water attractions. The terraced layout enables a clear functional distinction while creating an engaging and well-structured spatial composition. The children’s zone is linked to the existing area for the youngest users and the seasonal bar, while the year-round pool—located on an elevated terrace—provides direct access to the main hall via a glazed, covered connector.
The connector plays a key role in the operation of the facility, allowing comfortable use of the pool regardless of weather conditions. Thanks to its operable glazing, it can adapt to seasonal changes in use.The design is complemented by green terraces and sunbathing areas, which expand the leisure space and integrate the new development with the existing circulation system.
Lightness of form and integration with the landscape
The design is distinguished by its light, almost transparent architecture, which minimizes visual impact on the surrounding environment. The terraced arrangement of the pools, combined with the use of infinity-edge overflows, enhances the sense of spatial fluidity. A key aspect of the project is also its flexibility of use—the year-round functionality of part of the pool area, the possibility of phased implementation, and the adaptability of the connecting structure to changing weather conditions. The composition is further enriched by a thoughtful integration with the landscape—views toward forested areas and optimal sunlight exposure enhance the overall user experience.
