Les Bains Des Docks

Les Bains Des Docks (The Bath by the docks) is an Aquatic Center in the city of Le Havre, France. It was designed by award winning architectural firm Ateliers Jean Nouvel as part of an effort by Le Havre to revitalize its docks and warehouse district.

Les Bains Des Docks
View of the building at night from across the water.
General information
TypeAquatic Complex
LocationLe Havre, France
AddressQuai de la réunion
76600 Le Havre
Coordinates49°29′13.50″N 0°7′37.50″E
CompletedJuly 17, 2008
Cost16 000 000 €
ClientMairie du Havre, CODAH
Technical details
Floor area12000 m2
Design and construction
ArchitectPartner in charge
Mirco Tardio
Project architect design
Julie Fernandez
Project architect construction
Felix Medina
Architecture firmAteliers Jean Nouvel
Structural engineerSero Le Havre
Other designersLighting
AIK Yann Kersalé
Acoustics
Avel
References
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About

The overall design was inspired by the Roman thermal baths as people can go to congregate in most of the various pools year round. The simple exterior of the building is a precast concrete painted black with a grey base and random windows of varying sizes. Inside there are of over 6 indoor and outdoor pools in different areas including an Olympic sized lap pool and children's play area. Most of the interior consists of straight, boxy designs painted in white with the exception of a children's play area which is multicolored. Several of the indoor pools are at varying levels and waterfalls give a natural division to the different spaces. Large skylights and exterior windows bring in natural light throughout.

The building was featured in the August 2009 issue of Architectural Record[2]

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References
  1. "Ateliers Jean Nouvel Les Bains des Docks Project Portfolio". Archrecord.construction.com. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  2. "Les Bains des Docks". Archrecord.construction.com. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
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