‘De Heuvelrand’ Voorthuizen Swimming Pool is situated in a landscaped lawn surrounded by a forest. To the southwest side of the new swimming pool a spraypark with waterplay elements will be built as part of the terrace. At the northeast side the entrance square is positioned with its orientation towards a new main road. The building and terraces sit on a 1,5m high plateau. Positioning the outdoor spaces to the sides of the building maximizes the lawn area and gives the building a prominent position.
© Marcel van der Burg
The building has been designed as a stone block with contra masses cut out of it. The shape of the cuts has been designed to compliment the function and its orientation. The exterior materialisation is anthracite slate with the cuts having a warm anodised aluminium tint. The interior is bright and neutral with the cuts being accentuated with light wooden panelling. The simple and clear structure of the building enables the building to be overseen by a single employee.
Project Info
Architects: Slangen+Koenis Architects
Country: The Netherlands, Voorthuizen
Area: 1800 m²
Year: 2014
Photographs: Marcel van der Burg
Design Team: Erik Slangen, Jakko Koenis, Dean Moran, Robert de Boer, Sjef Vosters, Aad van den Berg
Installations: Technion
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial