DATA SHEET
Client: Town of Kyjov
Architecture: SENAA architekti
Landscape design: SENAA architekti
Photo credits: BoysPlayNice
Its history goes back to the create of river swimming spa in the 20th century. Aquavpark Kyjov, a public facility Czech Republic, fits naturally into the city as if it were part of its body, set in the center adjacent to a green park.
It is a hub for relaxation and play in relationship of osmosis with the city to the point that its recent expansion included improving the surrounding urban area with a newly tree-lined avenue and new paved areas. SENAA architekti was in charge of the water park’s modernization project, which included adding new outdoor pools and a building with an indoor pool.
The new building is arranged linearly, extending on Mezivodí Street, the city’s main pedestrian and cycling route. The building is elegant with a façade that uses an interplay of solids and voids, alternating bricks and gold-colored perforated sheet metal that offers glimpses inside the building.
An extensive range of different experiences is available in the complete new complex, including 5-lane swimming in a 50 meter pool and an adventure pool with water slides, massage jet benches, pool spouts, whirlpools, and a wading pool.
It also includes a wellness area with five types of saunas: tropical, saline, aromatic, Turkish, and Finnish baths, with a view of the outdoor pool. There’s also a cooling pool, a relaxation room with a Barrisol starry sky, and three outdoor terraces. The ground floor includes are lockers, showers, and changing rooms for the outdoor pool, and a serving both the outdoor and indoor areas.
