(formerly called Ultimo Aquatic Centre)

Design/Completion 2001-2007
Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales
City of Sydney

4,200 sq m

Concrete Structure, steel-framed roof

Located on the western edge of the Darling Harbour entertainment and conference precinct, this swimming pool complex containing an 8 lane 50 m pool, therapy pool, associated spaces and car parking has been designed for the City of Sydney.

A free form wave shape roof shape, with the highest space being over the largest pool, lends both drama to the interior space as well making a deliberate visual reference to the use of the building as viewed from the outside. Extensive glazing on the eastern side opens out onto a terrace and provides the users with views of the city skyline

Model view of swimming pool complex from Darling Harbour

Model view of street scape and entrance along Harris Street

http://www.seidler.net.au/projects/034Frameset.html

http://www.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showaward&entryno=2008024920

http://www.ancr.com.au/ian_thorpe_aquatic_centre.pdf

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

This iconic $40 million facility, housed in a distinctive wave-form building, was named in honour of five times Gold Medal winning Olympic Champion Ian Thorpe.
The centre offers a range of health and aquatic programs and services to cater for the diverse ages, interests and abilities of its surrounding communities.