Borden natural swimming pool photos

When we read about the new pool opening up at Borden Park we couldn't contain our excitement. I mean, c'mon - natural cleaning systems, sand and an atmosphere that was little kid friendly? Plus, the design is absolutely gorgeous.

Text description provided by the architects. The project replaced an existing pool, with a seasonal pavilion and landscaped pool precinct for swimmers. Our challenge was to create a large-scale pool with the high-quality water control a criterion essential for any public bathing facility , while also achieving an environmentally healthy and natural filtration process. We began by establishing a pool technology that cleanses the water through stone, gravel, sand, and botanic filtering processes, and this inspired us to create a materials-oriented concept for the changeroom facility to achieve a technically rigorous and aesthetically integrated design. There is no soil involved in this process. Filtration is achieved in two ways: by means of a biological-mechanical system or the constructed wetland and gravel filter, and in situ, with Zooplankton.

Borden natural swimming pool photos

The NSP replaces an existing pool built in the s with a seasonal pavilion and landscaped pool precinct for the activities of swimmers. At the NSP, the challenge of water quality control, essential to any public bathing facility, is compounded by the scale and the technical demands required to achieve an environmentally healthy and natural filtration process. At the NSP, the fundamental conceptual connection between the technical demands and the design is realized through relationships between the materiality of built enclosure and the landscape elements. The pool precinct is defined by a planar landscape where flush to surface detailing creates seamless interfaces among sandy beach, the concrete pool perimeter and wood decking. The gabion walls of the low rectilinear building terminate with a lid-like flat roof that frames the tree-canopy of the Park beyond and enhances the sensation of open—sky spaciousness within the pool precinct. At the discrete level of user experience the elemental treatment of form and materials enables ease of movement through functional aspects of the building while it enriches the narrative experience of moving through the bathing landscape. The juxtaposition of the constructed elements invokes comparisons with the geology of the North Saskatchewan River and the flat topography of the prairie lands edge. The rigor brought to a seasonal architecture enclosing family change rooms, showers, washrooms, staff areas and the water filtration mechanisms takes a cue from the two mid—century modernist style pool buildings that remain on site. Built in the s, these extant buildings define the southwest edge of the pool precinct and connect the new to a century old cultural heritage. NSP is a balanced ecosystem where plant materials, microorganisms, and nutrients come together within a gravel and sand filtering process to create living water. This is an unsterilized, chemical— and disinfectant—free filtering system in which isolating membranes contain water as it circulates and is cleansed by means of a natural process, which takes place at the north end of the pool precinct. On deck, water passes through a sand and stone submersive pond and a planted hydrobotanic pond. Adjacent to these ponds, a granular filter PO4 adsorption unit is enclosed by the gabion walls continuous with the building. There is no soil involved in this process.

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The breadcrumb trail links represent the path to the current page relative to the homepage link. A great family pool in beautiful Borden Park, it is surrounded by sand and plenty of lounge space with umbrellas, making it a perfect destination to enjoy a summer day. As no chemicals are used to disinfect the water, the guidelines of the pool are different from other outdoor pools. Please read the pool guidelines before visiting the facility. Regular admission prices apply. Children 12 years and younger can access outdoor pools for free.

A pair of regeneration ponds at the north end of the deck and containing marsh-loving plants and microscopic marine animals are part of the natural treatment system for both the toddler pool and main one. The plants and organisms consume the contaminants that humans introduce. A pair of regeneration ponds at the north end of the deck and containing marsh-loving plants and microscopic marine animals are part of the natural treatment system for both the toddler pool and main one shown. The porosity of the stone walls refers to the water purification process, which includes filtration through a bed of crushed granite shown. Instead of using chlorine or other chemicals for disinfection, it relies on the cleansing capabilities of sand, gravel, and carefully selected aquatic plants and organisms. And the architecture provides its own subtle clues that something is different here. Natural materials are combined with a minimalist expression and inventive details to give the Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool a refined toughness not normally associated with a neighborhood swimming hole.

Borden natural swimming pool photos

Text description provided by the architects. The project replaced an existing pool, with a seasonal pavilion and landscaped pool precinct for swimmers. Our challenge was to create a large-scale pool with the high-quality water control a criterion essential for any public bathing facility , while also achieving an environmentally healthy and natural filtration process. We began by establishing a pool technology that cleanses the water through stone, gravel, sand, and botanic filtering processes, and this inspired us to create a materials-oriented concept for the changeroom facility to achieve a technically rigorous and aesthetically integrated design. There is no soil involved in this process.

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Change country. Filtration is achieved in two ways: by means of a biological-mechanical system or the constructed wetland and gravel filter, and in situ, with Zooplankton. Clients: City of Edmonton. The concrete design is a bit difficult to get used to, and it can be a touch slippery. NSP is a balanced ecosystem where plant materials, microorganisms, and nutrients come together within a gravel and sand filtering process to create living water. Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool. At the NSP, the fundamental conceptual connection between the technical demands and the design is realized through relationships between the materiality of built enclosure and the landscape elements. In addition to City of Edmonton Recreation facility guidelines , these additional guidelines must be followed to keep the facility clean and open:. Victoria Park Pavilion. Something to consider before you visit the pool. Other Outdoor Pools.

The breadcrumb trail links represent the path to the current page relative to the homepage link. A great family pool in beautiful Borden Park, it is surrounded by sand and plenty of lounge space with umbrellas, making it a perfect destination to enjoy a summer day.

Swimming Lessons at Indoor Pools Learn to swim at any of our recreation centres with our easy and fun swimming lessons for children, youth and adults. Get there early, and pack a lunch. Civil : Morrison Hershfield. Children 12 years and younger can access outdoor pools for free. Swim Safe Pool rules help keep everyone safe. On deck, water passes through a sand and stone submersive pond and a planted hydrobotanic pond. Text description provided by the architects. All Projects. Did you know? Stormwater Facility.