MAJURA PARK RECREATION CENTRE
DARYL JACKSON ALASTAIR SWAYN
CATERGORY: PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
The Majura Recreation Centre is located at Majura Park, Canberra Airport. The 1,200m2 facility includes a 25m lap swimming pool, two junior learn-to-swim pools, a fitness centre, shower and change facilities and provisions for a cafe. The simple, yet striking building was primarily derived from the internal space requirements of the pool hall. The exposed raking steel trusses above the pools create a spacious and light filled volume. The high level south facing glazing above the split level roof, allows natural light into the pool hall without creating glare and unwanted reflections from the water. The direct sunlight through the large northern windows is shaded by a raked awning running the length of the building. The vertically installed insulated metal panel cladding, compliments and highlights the dramatic lines of the roof and awning.To combine the fitness and swimming needs of adults as well as children’s learn-to-swim classes, the facility provides a range of pool sizes and pool depths as well as a mix of shower and change facilities to cater for individuals and families. With patrons being attracted from surrounding areas in Central Canberra, Gungahlin to the north and nearby Queanbeyan, the facility fulfils the need for a high-quality indoor learn-to-swim program in the region.
PROJECT TEAM
Architect/Practice: Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn
Practice Team: Scott Hodgson (Project Architect), Jinny Kim (Project Architect), Alastair Swayn (Design Architect)
Consultant Team: AWT (Structural Consultant), Cardno (Civil/Hydraulic Consultant), NDY (Electrical/Mechanical Consultant), Crystal Pools (Pool Contractor)
Construction Team: Capital Airport Group (Developer), Construction Control (Builder), Karen Emms (Capital Airport Group -Project Manager), Ben Eddy (Construction Control - Construction Manager)
Photographer: John Gollings
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