Design Workshop 2011: SPLASH HOUSE

Professional architectural photographer Michael Moran came up to Highbridge pool on Friday, September 14th to shoot the completion of construction on the Splash House.  We’d like to share some of the results with you here.

PHOTO: Courtesy Michael Moran: Men’s locker area, with the sliding doors in the open position, ready for an influx of swimmers!

PHOTO: Courtesy Michael Moran: The men’s check-in area, where swimmers can either head towards public changing areas on the right, or if requested,to a family changing room on the left.

PHOTO: Courtesy Michael Moran: The interior of the men’s changing area, clad in reclaimed cedar. Translucent corrugation on the roof and east wall allows for natural illumination well into the late afternoon  as shown here.

PHOTO: Courtesy Michael Moran: The rhythm of of the structural elements of the Splash House were designed to be in sync with the elements  present on the landmarked  Highbridge Recreation Center, which sits directly behind it.

PHOTO: Courtesy Michael Moran: The marine grade plywood of the structural ribs, already one season older than some other parts of the Splash House, has aged nicely.

PHOTO: Courtesy Michael Moran (altered from original): The walls of the Splash House slide, allowing the locker rooms to become additional private changing areas at the end of each swim shift!

ALMOST DONE: The wall for the Men’s Splash House changing area are up, covered in a gorgeous recycled cedar wood!

Pool season has started! Just in time to beat the coming summer heat! As of June 28th the pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Pool season runs until Labor Day, September 3.

While you’re there, stop for a moment and say, “Hi” to the SCE crew, who are not only working on the Splash House pavilions, but also on the re-design and renovation of the recreation center lobby and vestibule.

Photo + Render: 2011 Design Workshop: The locker area on the men’s side.

Photo + Render: 2011 Design Workshop: This cantilever at the end of the men’s side will soon sport a curtain of water!

Photo + Render: 2011 Design Workshop: A wide 2-point perspective view of the southern Splash House pavilion.

Photo + Render: 2011 Design Workshop: This shows the women’s side. Note how the rhythm of the Recreation Centers rear facade is mimicked rhythm as the Splash House.

With summer winding down, here is a quick 4 minute recap of the the last 60 days construction. Enjoy!

More videos to follow soon. Keep checking back.