New Indoor Swimming Pool - Sportpark Friedrichshafen

Replacing the outdated existing facility, the new indoor pool is designed as a modern sports and leisure destination for residents, schools, and clubs. Rather than focusing on spectacular attractions, the concept emphasizes a high-quality, versatile environment with multiple pools, family areas, diving facilities, and an extensive sauna landscape. Outdoor relaxation areas, including a sauna garden and thermal pools, enhance the overall experience. The heterogeneous surrounding defined by the ZF Arena, commercial buildings, and infrastructure require a clear and confident architectural response. The building is positioned to form an attractive forecourt shared with the arena, establishing a strong public entrance while keeping the area largely free of traffic. Entrances to both the pool and the parking garage are carefully placed to ensure accessibility and functional clarity.

The design follows a coherent, compact approach with large, transparent façades instead of fragmented volumes. Internally, the building is organized around a calm, protected courtyard that acts as the central spatial and atmospheric focus. Terraces and the elevated sauna garden extend this interior landscape, creating a layered sequence of indoor and outdoor spaces.