Diaphanous Frame

摘要

The opening of Hengrove Park Leisure Centre was a date to celebrate for thousands of local people in Bristol. The state-of-the-art pool and leisure centre opened its doors, ready to showcase the region's newest and most spectacular, multi-million pound leisure facility. The 35m pounds Hengrove Park Leisure Centre has been built on the site of a former airport. Its facilities nclude a 10-lane, 50m international-standard swimming pool, a 20m teaching pool with a moveable floor, sports hall, a dedicated spin studio, climbing wall, a 150-station fitness gym, a healthy living centre, and cafe and creche. Bristol City Council along with contractors, Kier Construction, leisure provider, Parkwood Leisure, LA Architects and Ramboll formed the team that have brought the project to fruition. The architectural design features large areas of curtain walling that are almost transparent, giving a feeling of space and provide unobstructed views from the interior out on to the landscaped central plaza. The glazed facades also provide high levels of natural light and give the building a calm reflective feel at night.