ARCH 5592 – Design Studio II
Instructor: Dennis Chiessa – University of Texas Arlington College of Architecture
Project Scope: The project site is located on the grounds of Marine Park in north Fort Worth, on the corner of NW 20th Street and Ellis Avenue. The project guidelines were to provide a recreational facility and public pool for the community.
Project Design: The purpose of the design was to make the pool the central focus. All supporting program spaces would surround the pool, reinforcing the concept. To create a “separation” from the pool area for those not wishing to participate in swimming, the viewing and picnic area have been raised above the pool. To maximize the amount of sunlight, as well as ventilating humid air out of the building, the roof was sloped, and several glazed openings were created. These openings would be mechanically controlled, which would allow air to circulate within the pool.
