Multipurpose pool.(DREAM Facilities 2006)

Aleksandra Teresiak, Ben Hanbicki, John Bray

Atlantic Aquatic Engineering, Pipersville, Pa.

Our Dream Facility brings the magical allure of Mediterranean ambiance indoors for an exquisite, yet intimate, social or corporate experience.

We recognized the need for a high-end resort experience that also responds to the human scale. Often, a larger scale pool design lacks general architectural context. We chose to offset the classical elements of Mediterranean architecture against the backdrop of a wild, pristine landscape.

We also had observed that in some resort settings, the size and scale of the site becomes overwhelming. In some instances, family members need cell phones to keep in touch while they are enjoying their "family vacation." So our dream was to design a facility that would bring people together in more intimate surroundings. This environment will bind families and friends, and encourage interaction created through a variety of activities.

Covering approximately 40,000 square feet, this Dream Facility meets the high standards of today's hospitality market. It is easy to maintain, affordable and aesthetically varied. To promote a range of desired mood settings, the entire facility is equipped with area-specific audio/video equipment, water-temperature controls, and a vast assortment of waterfeatures and lighting.

Not only do the massive artificial boulders provide a perfect disguise for unattractive mechanical equipment, plumbing and storage, but they also create acoustical barriers to soften the noise typically associated with an indoor facility. By the same thinking, we incorporated our ductwork within the columns and pillars, set strategically throughout the natatorium to combine relief and add color to the ceiling, enhancing the entire look and feel.