Studio Kalamar D.O.O.

Vivat Pool And Spa

Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič

VIVAT POOL AND SPA

Andrej Kalamar

ARCHITECTS
Andrej Kalamar

PHOTOGRAPHS
Miran Kambič

AREA
3.5 m²

YEAR
2006

LOCATION
Moravske Toplice, Slovenia

CATEGORY
Swimming Pool, Spa

Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič

Text description provided by architect.

The pool and spa complex is connected to the existing hotel via a communication axis comprising various public spaces, which leads along the new pools to the future hotel at the west edge of the site.

Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič

On the south of the axis, the swimming pool hall contains indoor pools and adjoining saunas, the outdoor pools with the restaurant are located on the north side. Upper floor houses various healthcare and wellness programs.

The dynamic volume of the pool hall evokes the water drop shape, its smooth interior wooden sheath dispersing water reflections from the pool.

Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič

The principal volume behind establishes hierarchy of the scheme; a wrapping of coloured expanded metal softens its rigid lines.

To the north, the wide overhang spans the entire length of the scheme, protecting the poll support areas.

Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič

The pool platform, comprising the swimming, thermal and children's pools, is covered in warm terracotta tiles, while the pools' interior is clad in a pattern of three blue-green hues, echoing the water's dynamic.

Energy use represents an important feature of the project.

Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič

The primary energy source, thermal water, is used in the pools, but it also provides energy for the building's other functions.


Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič
Vivat Pool And Spa
© Miran Kambič


Vivat Pool And Spa


Vivat Pool And Spa
site plan
Vivat Pool And Spa
Vivat Pool And Spa
Ground Floor
Vivat Pool And Spa
Upper Floor


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Studio Kalamar D.O.O.
T +386 1 2410470
Studio Kalamar D.O.O.
Slovenska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia