Changing Tides
Our proposal, Changing Tides, recognizes the importance for everyone to have the opportunity to participate in all pool-related activities. It considers the barriers relating to the aquatic experience, beginning with the reception lobby, utilizing the pool, and culminating in the change rooms. When designing for accessibility, each body is considered equally, with standards incorporated for every type of need. At its core, the goal of the proposal is to allow each individual to participate independently in all activities related to the swimming pool. Design standards reflect this ideology with clear signage and tactile pathways to guide users, multiple entry options for the pool, as well as acoustic panels to dampen noise levels, all while producing an inviting environment with careful material selection.
Changing Tides begins with the consolidation of circulation between the floors of the reception lobby, the pool, and the viewing deck, promoting a singular path of travel. Within these cores, glass is predominantly used to increase transparency and extend visual ranges for sensory and safety purposes. Along these routes of travel, benches are spaced sporadically throughout to provide rest locations. Change rooms are located off of one of the main circulation routes in an easily accessible area. Proportions have been redesigned to accommodate an equal number of participants, ranging from gender-specific to family and universal options.
As individuals may experience varying mobility levels, options are provided for the pool entrance. This includes a ramp and a staircase that lead into the shallow end. Created by an adjustable platform, this section of the pool can be adjusted depending on its use and attendees. Furthermore, starting blocks are placed at the opposite end of the pool in a lower foot traffic area to increase movement flow. Changing Tides is a thoughtful redesign that considers the needs of all potential users with the driving idea to increase their independence through invisible accessibility.
(From competitor's text)
This proposal addresses several aspects of accessibility: tactile quality, contrast, signage and rest areas. Overall, the proposal is well thought out, with clear diagrams, rigorous methodology and sound reasoning. Access to the 4th floor is well resolved, and the presentation is very polished and professional. Although the proposal is not the most innovative, it is very well executed, with remarkable precision. Special mention goes to the removal of benches in the 5th floor bleachers and the use of different modes of representation.
(From jury report)
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