The indoor swimming pool in Neutraubling demonstrates how school and club pools can also become attractive destinations for families, leisure swimmers and those seeking relaxation. Visitors can look forward to a sports pool as well as a leisure pool complete with a toddlers’ area. A special feature: nestled between the pools is a wellness zone with a textile sauna and steam bath. This clearly separates the different zones while also enhancing the facility’s recreational appeal.
A combination of clean lines and bold contrasts defines the character of the Neutraubling indoor pool. The building is composed of two volumes that differ both in function and height: the lower structure houses the foyer and changing areas, while the main pool hall rises above it with a distinct spatial and architectural presence.
A generously sized forecourt marks the entrance area and welcomes visitors to the new pool complex. Running parallel to the street, the elongated changing room wing forms a protective back towards the neighbouring residential development to the west and the cemetery opposite. With its reduced height, the entrance and changing wing seamlessly transitions into the expansive pool hall, which opens up outwards the south and south-east with its sports, leisure and wellness areas as well as a cafeteria.
At the heart of the pool lies the wellness zone, marking a transition between the sports and leisure sections. This section includes a steam bath, a textile bio sauna, experience showers and relaxation zones – places of retreat for those seeking relaxation. Generous glazing in the connecting areas preserves the open spatial feel of the pool hall and ensures transparency and orientation. The family area offers a versatile leisure pool with features such as bubble loungers and massage jets. Its broad steps also allow it to function as a beginners’ pool. A separate paddling pool with an elephant slide complements the facilities for small children. The cafeteria is accessible both from the pool hall and the entrance area: In summer, a terrace extends the interior space outdoors and serves as a sunbathing lawn. The sports area includes a 25-metre pool with six lanes, a one-metre diving platform and starting blocks – catering for school and club sports as well as for keen swimmers. A separate entrance with dedicated group changing rooms, hairdryers and club rooms allows for smooth operation of training sessions. A compact building form and a balanced ratio of glazed to solid surfaces in the pool hall ensures energy-efficient and economical operation. The supporting structure consists of reinforced concrete, while the steel roof frame spans up to 28 metres – and 21 metres in the children’s area. The building envelope features high-performance thermal insulation. Round skylights above the pools provide natural lighting and support ventilation in summer.
Inside, a carefully coordinated range of materials and colours creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere – with untreated, durable and easy-care materials. Timber, exposed concrete, glass and mosaic tiles characterise the walls and ceilings, while the floors are finished in porcelain stoneware and mosaic tiles; ceramic tiles are used for the pools themselves. Colourful, robust glass lockers in the changing areas emphasise the sustainability concept. Acoustically effective wood wool lightweight panels combined with timber slat ceilings improve the acoustic comfort of the hall.
The flowing design vocabulary of the leisure pool is echoed in the organically shaped ceiling cut-outs, curved façade elements and the gently modelled outdoor areas. Colourful ceiling panels add deliberate highlights within the otherwise restrained interior concept. This blend of colour and form gives the pool a distinctive architectural identity with an inviting atmosphere.