Ultimo Aquatic Centre
Competition 2001
The 2001 proposal for the Ultimo Aquatic Centre was driven by the desire to focus on long distance views over the different pools to Darling Harbour and the city Skyline beyond.
The external appearance of the building is characterised by the 500m internal running track, required as part of the brief which travels in a figure of eight around the pool and building perimeter. The undulating position of the track is given expression in the layered glass facade, appearing as a wave in a vessel containing fluid.
Internally, a continuous translucent soffit connects individual pool and practice areas, forming a series of sky-chambers which define the major spaces.