Public pool
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Project • By Cimaise Architecture • Swimming Pools
Sir‑George‑Étienne‑Cartier Park Bathers’ Pavilion
The new aquatic facilities in Sir George Étienne Cartier Park replace a 1960s pool complex at the heart of a century old urban square. The project introduces a bathers’ pavilion and a family of outdoor basins that renew the experience of swimming while fitting sensitively into the existing canopy of trees and the surrounding residential fabric.
Charles Lanteigne
Charles Lanteigne
The pavilion is drawn as a low wave between the trees and the water. The alternation of glazed and more opaque façades, together with the broad entrance canopy, creates a clear transition between the public realm and the pool without overpowering the park. Open areas frame views toward the basins and the landscape, while enclosed port... More
Product • By Mayor • AMAZONIA COLLECTION
AMAZONIA COLLECTION
Amazonia comes from natural wood, its grains, colours and textures have been carefully created to obtain the closest finish to reality but in a much more ecological way, leaving aside the felling of trees and adding to the innovation all the advantages of porcelain stoneware and the zero waste of Cerámica Mayor. A series that expands longitudinally throughout a space, providing warmth and union, the avant-garde without forgetting tradition.
Amazonia is a return to the wild origin of natural wood, maintaining its noble, pure character and faithful to its essence, with its grain and knots that are so characteristic of wood. In addition, its minimum maintenance, resistance and durability are some of the advantages of dealing with our c... More
Project • By studio ARGUS • Nurseries
Kindergarten in Pärnu
One of the most modern kindergartens in Estonia can be found in the city of Pärnu, on Raja street. The common areas are accommodated in the centre of the building, encircled by an arc of group rooms – so as to minimise the corridors and footprint area of the building. The main entrance to the building faces north while group rooms with play areas are in the southern part. The layout of the rooms has been designed in view of the logistical considerations important to the kindergarten and feedback from the personnel, to ensure smooth daily movement when children are brought to the group rooms or taken to the play areas outside. Each group has its own access to the heart of the building and an exit to the outdoor play area. All room... More