hydrotherapy pool An integral part of the St-Vincent-de-Paul renovation project is the therapeutic basin used by the Eastern Township Re-adaptation Centre. It was built on the old hospital multi- story carpark. Leftover spaces have become a park. Located between the wings of the original hospital building, the pool takes the role of a park pavilion, with a roof that tilts up, open to a view of the city. This maximises the natural light within its spaces — this flood of daylight
acts as a reflecting pond in the interior spaces. Geometrically patterned windows and the layout itself recall a playfulness long forgotten that helps in the general atmosphere and treatment of the patients. The use of masonry, similar to the surrounding buildings, and the introduction of new building materials such as zinc and architectural blocks help create a definitely clear contemporary language in a more
resolute setting. This intervention marks the era of the construction period.
Characteristics: -Technical complexity of the therapeutic basin; -Successful integration into a diverse urban setting; -Originality of the design.
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