The proposed Hollywood Swimming Pool and Bathhouse is intended to replace an existing facility constructed in the early 1950’s. The new structure lies on the northeast edge of an urban community multi-use recreation center with a children’s playground to the west, streets to north and east, and outdoor basketball courts and picnic seating to the south. The overall park site also includes a multi-purpose gymnasium and sports fields all within the City of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation system. The project scope includes the construction of a new bathhouse, pool deck, waterslide with reception pool and new 125’ x 75’ pool with new filtration systems and equipment.
The structure is conceived as an open-air pavilion constructed of concrete block, and steel. Programmatically, the bathhouse consists of a central cashier that acts to control building access to the men’s and women’s changing rooms, while maintaining clear lines of visibility to the pool deck. A family changing room, lifeguard restroom, first aid, lifeguard training room and storage complete the program, while a glazed lifeguard office monitors pool deck activity.
Formally the building maintains its security by an enclosing skin scaled to a height of nearly ten feet with limited penetrations of strategically located glass block openings. A wire mesh clerestory rests on top of the perimeter wall providing natural light and cross ventilation while attached to the exposed metal deck above. A dramatic faceted roof profile expresses energy in motion. The intention is create an inviting and exciting new facility for the community that brings people together.
View Original