Making a big splash

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A description of the design and construction of the Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester, England, is presented. It has been designed to make it suitable for recreational swimming and competitions. The swimming pool and the roof are made of steel.

Buildings and facilities, Manchester, England, Aquatic sports facilities

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A group of vibrant contemporary studios has been housed within the restored Edwardian shell

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A brief description on the conversion of the former public swimming baths in Blackfriars Road, Salford into a group of four contemporary design studios by OMI Architects is presented. A detailed cross-section of the restored Edwardian building's steel staircase and steel-plate wall panel is also demonstrated.

Contracts & orders received, Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing, Scotland, Pumps and pumping equipment, Sporting and athletic goods, not elsewhere classified, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Architectural services, Contracts & orders let, Swimming Pools, Pool & Hydrotherapy Pumps, Architectural firms, Contract agreement, Architectural practice

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A pool of ideas

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Studio E Architects has designed a swimming pool for Hailebury School. The key features of the design include the extremely sculptural floating roof, supported by structural trees, and the use of glazing to allow views right through the interior. The design has gained particular acclaim for the directness of the architectural and engineering approach. Studio E worked with Max Fordham Associates to produce a consistent low-energy strategy for the pool, which has double glazing to ensure that internal glazed surfaces remain warm.

Studio E

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