AQUATIC PROGRAMING &
AQUATIC CENTRE
AQUATIC CENTRE
DESIGN
- FINDING THE RIGHT
BALANCE
Philip Fenech B A h O A A MRAIC
BALANCE
Parks and Recreation Ontario1185 Eglinton Avenue East Suite 406 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6
Tel: 416 426 7142 B.Arch, O.A.A. MRAIC
SHORE TILBE IRWIN & PARTNERS
672 Dupont Street Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M G 1Z6 Tel: 416-426-7142 Fax: 416-426-7371 M5G 1Z6 Ph 416 971 6060 www.stipartners.com
Agenda
Finding the balance between aquatic programs, community desires, aquatic
design and budget
• Master plan to building program
• Community ConsultationCommunity Consultation
• Pool Types – A review
• A Typical ProgramA Typical Program
• 2 Examples - Holly CC & Metro Centre
• Construction Costs and ControlConstruction Costs and Control
Beginning with an
Aquatic Master Plan
Aquatic Master Plan
Determining needs and
aspirations
• Sets the broad scale context
• Provides information on present uses and future trends for the entire municipality
aspirations
Master Plan
Context
future trends for the entire municipality • Outlines the regional, community or
neighborhood strategy • Based on a range of sources
Co e
g- exit surveys
- interviews with public and staff - analysis of existing programs • Provides a blueprint for future growth
The Feasibility Report
• Provides information on site, budget, program d ti li
Determining Scope
g p g and timeline.
• Reflects the intention of the master plan.
• Includes a demographic analysis and business
Feasibility
Budget, Program
& Sit
Includes a demographic analysis and business plan.
• Involved community and stakeholder input. First indication of a b ilding program
& Site
• First indication of a building program:- pool size based on population growth - room sizes developed from other programsroom sizes developed from other programs
• First indication of the construction budget: - affects of escalation
Starting the Design Process
• Establish a detailed list of pool tanks and support
Determining Program
spaces.
• Help establish what can fit into the overall area of the Aquatic Centre.
• What is the goal and purpose of the space?
Design
Program & Layout
• What is the goal and purpose of the space?• Test the program and budget compatibility. • Pre-design cost estimate based on area.
• Adjust the program to suit the budget or increase the budget to accommodate the program.
• Do not move forward until reconciliation.
• Obtain collective support of the revised program • Return to the Community
Community Consultation
and the Program
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• Recent trend towards increased community and il i t
Input and Discussion
Master Plan
Community consultation
y council input.
• The Architect’s role: to help establish a community consultation strategy.
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Context
• Decide how to get the message out and to who.• Explain the design process and the intentions of the
base program.
Feasibility
Community consultation
• Convey we are open to public input on the baseprogram.
• Confer with the decision makers, special user groups and clubs *
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Budget, Program & Site
and clubs.
• Consultation process is not easy but does create
sense of ownership.
Design
Community consultation
Program & Layout
Community Consultation – A Sample Process
review input
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Focus groups
display
concept designs
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respond
concept designs
present
concept ideas
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3
3
Vision
Program
Design
3
4
gather ideas &
information
open
discussion
direction
next steps
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1
TOWN HALL
2
information
TOWN HALL
TOWN HALL
3
next steps
Communication
Confirmation
Response
Community Consultation - Sample Questions
1.
How would you use this space?
2.
What is important to make this space work?
3.
How can this space relate to the other building spaces?
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4.
How can this space be ‘green’ or environmentally friendly?
Community Consultation
Understanding the Cultures
• How do the neighbourhood culturesaffect the delivery of aquatic programs?
• Have we obtained the input from all cultures?
• Are different forums required?
• Are different forums required?
• Does the Aquatic program need to be realigned to suit:
- a different level of comfort and modesty in pools and change rooms*
Community Consultation
Understanding the
Demographics
• Each age group will desire different experiences.
• Pool design is now reflecting this reality.
• These experiences will change and evolve from generation to generation. Example of new experiences:
A 0 3 t h ll t
Age 0-3 warm water sprays, shallow water
Age 4-7 Interactive water toys, warm water sprays Age 8-11 play structures, lily pads, water slides
Age 12-16 large waterslides, diving, open water, lazy river Age 17-22 open water deck lounging climbing walls
Age 17 22 open water, deck lounging, climbing walls Age 23-40 play pool with children, open water, spa, lane
pool, lazy river
Age 41+ Open water, lane pool, lazy river, play pool with children, spa pools and therapy pools
Community Consultation
Feasibility Report
Analysis and Response
A period of reflection to reconcile and decide upon the
community input after Town Hall 1
Program
Feasibility costing
community input after Town Hall 1.Do the suggestions modify or expand the program.
Feasibility costing
Program review
Do the suggestions support the overall aquatic
master plan for the community.
Pre-design costing
Can the budget sustain the building program?*
How do we respond to the community if programs
Town Hall 1
Revised costing
o do e espo d to t e co u ty p og a scannot be included.*
The goal is finalize a program that everyone supports.
Approved Program
Revised costing
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Lessons & Exercise
Competitive & Training
Leisure & Recreational
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
25m x 6 lane
• Good for intermediate lessons.
• Can accommodate leisure swims but a Can accommodate leisure swims but a limited experience.
• Good for lap swimming and training.
• It has defined depths and size.
• Does not accommodate beginner lessons well due to depth and water temperat re
temperature.
• Can accommodate accessibility.
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Competitive pools
25m x 8 lane
• Meets competitive training and tournament needs in the number of lanes and width of lanes – 2.5 m FINA width.
25m x 8 lane
• Can accommodate leisure swims.
• Very good for lap swimming and training.
• Lower water temperature.
• ‘Fast Water’- Gutter design and min depth of 2m.
• Larger deck area for participants and spectator viewing required.
• Competition equipment– touch pads etc.
.
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
• Competitive and Tournament Venue Requirements
Competitive pools – 50m x 8 lane
• Not ideal for community use without movablebottom or leisure pools
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Leisure/Lifestyle pools
•Accommodates all lessons.Ideal for leisure swim allowing different experiences
• Ideal for leisure swim allowing different experiences.
• Can accommodate lap swimming or training. Attracts a broad range of sers b t ma be
•Attracts a broad range of users but may be too flexible.
• One water temperature.
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
A d t b i l i i d th
Leisure/Lesson pools
•Accommodate beginner lessons in varying depths.
• Ideal for children.
P id t
• Provides warmer water .
• Easy to enter and accessible to max 900mm depth.
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Leisure/ Lane
• Provides for lessons at all age groups. Allows for competitive foundation training
Combinations
•Allows for competitive foundation training.
• Can accommodate leisure swims.
Good for lap s imming and aq a aerobic
• Good for lap swimming and aqua-aerobic.
• 2 different water temperatures.
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
• Height of a slide is an important consideration.
Slides
• Slides require run out areas or splash tanks.
• Dedicated life guards required.
•Added capital cost of approx $200,000 for slide alone.
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Diving Boards
Diving Boards
Di i B d i t d th
• Diving Boards require greater depths.
• Not a significant impact on deck area. C t l d d
• Creates a larger deep end area.
• Does restrict lane use but supports sport of diving and appeals to the younger demographic
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
• Separate tanks and purpose.
Whirlpools and Therapy Pools
• Whirlpools governed by Spa code• Whirlpools – seating and relaxation – 104deg
•Therapy Pools – deeper water for upper body activity – 96 deg
•Therapy Pools can accommodate seating
•Therapy Pools can accommodate seating
Therapy tank size: 1000 sf to 1400 sf
Whirlpool tank size: 200 sf to 350 sf
Therapy tank size: 1000 sf to 1400 sf
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Movable Tank Floors
•Allows for one tank to perform different functions. Suitable if space is at a premium
• Suitable if space is at a premium.
• One water temperature for all users.
Req ires b lkhead if integral to a larger tank
• Requires bulkhead if integral to a larger tank.
• Limited accessibility ( no ramp ) C id hi l l l t
• Consider whirlpool as a complement
•Added capital costs – approx. $250,000
Pool Design
Evolution of the Program
Pool Tunnels and Lower Level
Mechanical Spaces
• Should be considered during the early stages. Locates pumps and tanks below water level
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• Locates pumps and tanks below water level.
•Allows for continual inspection and
maintenance of pool tank walls, inlets and lights.
lights.
• Dual purpose to accommodate perimeter air supply.
• Decreases ground level footprint.
• Increased capital costs for excavation and lower level construction.
The New Aquatic Centre
A E
i & E iti
An Engaging & Exciting
Space
Views to and from surrounding spaces.
Connection to exterior.
Natural light.
Ch
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Change Spaces – Variety
Provide more safety.
Reflect cultural and specific modesty needs
Reflect cultural and specific modesty needs.
Specific accessibility needs.
A C f t bl E i
t
A Comfortable Environment
Providing different water temperature.
Maintaining good air and water QualityMaintaining good air and water Quality.
Pool Design
Putting it all together
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A ‘Typical’ Program – Net Areas
A1
Leisure Pool
1500
A common
approach that
A1.
Leisure Pool
1500
A2.
6 lane x 25m Pool
3700
A3.
Whirl Pool
500
A4.
Deck Areas
7500
approach that
seeks to balance
the four
fundamental
A4.
Deck Areas
7500
A5.
On deck Pool Viewing
500
A6.
Pool Monitor/ First Aid
200
A7.
Pool Staff Areas
200
needs of an
aquatic center
.
A8.
Family Change Rooms
1800
A9.
Male Change Rooms
1300
A10
Female Change Room
1300
A11
Storage
500
Total
19,000
A12
Pool T nnels / Mech
6 000
Gross Up – add 10%
25 000 + 2 500 = 27 500
A12
Pool Tunnels / Mech
6,000
Total
25,000
Pool Design
Importance of a Clear Vision
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Competitive & Training
Leisure & Recreation
VISION
Lessons & Exercise
S O
Therapy & Accessibility
From a basic program the components can be shaped and expanded to reflect
the specific vision of the aquatic centre.*
Pool Design
Primary Considerations Pool Component RequirementsKey Decisions
Teaching Water area requirements to accommodate lessons
Different depths and temperatures Different depths and temperatures Competitive swimming FINA regulations will apply
Additional deck area is required Fast Water requirements
• each tank component has a size that supports a purpose.
Fast Water requirements Swimming for fun Interactive and exciting pools
Water slides and diving
Swimming for fitness Minimum useful length for fitness
Too much flexibility?
• combining or reducing tank sizes and deck areas needs careful consideration.
S g o t ess u use u e gt o t ess swimming is 20m
Provision for slow to fast swimmers Hydrotherapy Warmer water, seating area and
th
• large complex shapes will require additional guarding.
• short and narrow pools are
therapy areas.
Water sports Min depth for synchro and diving Min dimensions for water polo
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Pool Design
Two Examples
How did the decisions and
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f th
t
experiences of these two
municipalities shape their aquatic
program and the design of their
ti f ilit
aquatic facility.
An aquatic centre with emphasis on providing
teaching and recreational activities for a broad
Holly CC Aquatic Centre
Vision
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Holly CC Aquatic Centre
Background
•A pool that complemented the municipal aquatic master plan to create one competitive pool facility and one recreational pool facility.
•Holly became the counterpoint to the recently completed East Bayfield pool that provided competitive facilities.
•Program developed from staff input.
•Goal was to provide maximum instructional time with leisure and recreational swims. time with leisure and recreational swims.
• Diving boards and slide were added to program to attract younger demographic.
• Community of young families desired this type of pool.
• Community Input – ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions only
Program – Holly CC Aquatic Centre
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Program Components
Holly
Typical
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Aquatics
Program Components
Holly
Typical
net sq ft
net sq ft
A1.
Leisure Pool
1,530
1,500
A2. Lane
Pool
3,900
3,700
A3.
Warm Pool
na
500
A4.
Deck Areas
8,570
7,500
A5.
Pool Viewing
740
500
A6.
Pool Monitor/ First Aid
235
200
A7.
Pool Staff Areas
na
200
A8
Family Change Rooms
2 250
1 800
A8.
Family Change Rooms
2,250
1,800
A9.
Male Change Rooms
1,300
1,300
A10
Female Change Room
1,300
1,300
A11
Storage
270
500
A11
Storage
270
500
Plan – Holly CC Aquatic Centre
Plan – Holly CC Aquatic Centre
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Design Impact
• Larger deck area for classes and staging
• Good on deck viewing
• Space for water features and diving towers
• Space for a significant slide and slide tower
• Larger family change areas
• Variety of pool shapes and depths
• Full accessibility
• Provision of full tunnel and mechanical spaces
Comparison: Holly CC Aquatic Centre to the Typical Program
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Component or Area Comparison to Typical Program RemarksLearning/Leisure Equal to typical program Incorporates relaxation zone in lieu
Tank Area of whirlpool
Lane Tank Area + 200 sq ft. To accommodate perimeter pods and wider entry areas
Pl d l t k Plus deeper pool tank
Deck Area +1070 sq ft To accommodate slide and slide tower
Change Room + 200 sq ft Larger Family Change Rooms Change Room
Area
+ 200 sq ft Larger Family Change Rooms Viewing area +240 sq ft To accommodate demand for on
deck viewing deck viewing Features Slide and slide Tower
+ 250 sq ft Diving towers
+ $ 250K – slide + $ 100K – slide tower g
Metro Aquatic Centre
Importance of a Clear Vision
Importance of a Clear Vision
An aquatic centre
that accommodates
the competitive
uses within it’s
philosophy of
providing
community access
to aquatic
Metro Aquatic Centre
Background
•Town’s original aquatic goal was to add a 50m to an existing facility based on a brief study to an existing facility based on a brief study
• Explored opportunity of adding 50 m pool to Magna Centre
• Careful analysis of costs and impact on program resulted in a change to 8 lane x 25m
• Council and community input and support for Council and community input and support for change was needed.
• Community Input involved Town Hall and Council meetings
• Council heard the deputations from the stakeholders and town staff
Metro Aquatic Centre
Background
Stakeholders
• Stakeholders cited that present and future user needs indicate that a 50m pool is required.
D hi j ti i di t d th t d lt d i ill i l ti
• Demographic projections indicated that adults and seniors will require more pool time as the growth of families declines.
• Swim, Syncho and Water Polo club growth require more pool time and a flagship facility.
• Proposed that a 50m pool with bulkhead and movable bottom would respond to the adult and tot programming.
• Conducted a municipal and regional analysis to illustrate the area is well served by Conducted a municipal and regional analysis to illustrate the area is well served by recreational pools and there is a need for a 50 m pool.
Metro Aquatic Centre
Background
Municipal staff
•Adding a 25m or 50m pool would put Newmarket within the current Ontario average of 1 pool per 50,000 (2005).
P id d d h d l f h l ti
• Provided proposed schedules for each pool option:
- traditional municipal recreation aquatic program for 25m option. - competitive aquatic facility based on demand for 50m option.
Ill t t d th t l b id d i 25M 8 l l ith l i l
• Illustrated that more lessons can be provided in a 25M x 8 lane pool with learning pool.
• Demand for competitive times impacted lessons.
R d d th t th 25 8 l l ith l i l b t t th it
• Recommended that the 25m x 8 lane pool with learning pool best meets the community recreation and education needs.
Options
Metro Aquatic Centre
Background
Design and Capital Costs
•Area & cost comparisons of pool and pool deck GFA. 50 m x 8 lane (6 options )
50,000 sf to 56,000 sf $13.5M to $15.5M (2005)
25 m x 8 lane with teach pool (4 options ) 31,000 sf to 42,000 sf
$8.4M to $10.8M (2005)
Council Recommendation
• 8 lane x 25 m with teach pool..•A combination of community, staff and council desire is needed to support the level of service and on-going operational costs of a 50 m pool.
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• Regional catchment of a 50 m pool may require the collective support of municipalities.
Program – Metro Aquatic Centre
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Program Components
Magna
Typical
2
Aquatics
Program Components
Magna
Typical
net sq ft
net sq ft
A1.
Leisure Pool
1,700
1,500
A2. Lane
Pool
5,600
3,700
A3.
Warm Pool
na
500
A4.
Deck Areas
8,685
7,500
A5.
Pool Viewing Gallery
2,000
na
A6.
Pool Monitor/ First Aid
235
200
A7.
Pool Staff Areas
245
200
A8
Family Change Room
1 800
1 800
A8.
Family Change Room
1,800
1,800
A9.
Female Change Room
1,300
1,300
A10
Male Change Room
1,300
1,300
A11
Storage
350
500
A11.
Storage
350
500
Plan – Metro Aquatic Centre
Plan – Metro Aquatic Centre
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• Larger deck area – participants & spectators – 512 persons.
Program and Design Impact
• Gallery seating – 220 persons.• Specific FINA requirements – 2.5m wide lanes.
• Larger change rooms and careful location of entry points.
• Rectangular pool shape with specific gutter and inlet design.
• Provision of scoreboards, timing devices and starting blocks.
•Accommodation for extra parking and event staging.
• Full accessibility.
•Partial Pool Tunnel and Pool Mechanical rooms.
Comparison: Metro Aquatics Centre to Typical program
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Component or Area Comparison to Typical Program RemarksLearning/Leisure + 200 sq ft. Incorporates relaxation zone in lieu
Tank Area of whirlpool
Lane Tank Area + 2100 sq ft. To accommodate 8 lanes at FINA width of 2.5M
Deck Area +1185sq ft To accommodate participant seating of 512 persons
Change Room Area
Equal to typical change room program
Larger change rooms were planned Area room program
Viewing area +1500 sq ft To accommodate need for
spectator seating of 220 persons Features Timing system + $ 70
Features Timing system Scoreboards bleachers
+ $ 70 + $ 100 K + $ 50 K
Site No significant impact on Parking provided for tournament Site No significant impact on
parking count
Parking provided for tournament hockey
Aquatic Centre Construction Costs
Pre-design Costing
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1. A ‘Typical’ Program – Net Areas
A1
L i
P l
1500
2. Gross Up – add 10%
19 000 + 1900 = 20 900
A1.
Leisure Pool
1500
A2.
6 lane x 25m Pool
3700
A3.
Whirl Pool
500
A4
Deck Areas
7500
19,000 + 1900 = 20,900
6,000 + 600 = 6,600
3 Pre Design Estimate ( 2008)
A4.
Deck Areas
7500
A5.
On deck Pool Viewing
500
A6.
Pool Monitor/ First Aid
200
A7
Pool Staff Areas
200
3. Pre Design Estimate ( 2008)
20,900 x $450/sf = $9.4M
6 600 x $200/sf = $1 3M
A7.
Pool Staff Areas
200
A8.
Family Change Rooms
1800
A9.
Male Change Rooms
1300
A10
Female Change Room
1300
6,600 x $200/sf $1.3M
Total
= $10.7M
Ensure 3 key factors are included:
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A11
Storage
500
Total
19,000
Escalation to tender date + .5%/monDesign contingency + 10%
A12 Pool
Tunnels
/
Mech
6,000
Total
24,000
Aquatic Centre Construction Costs
Concept to Final Costing – based on elements rather than floor area
Concept to Final Costing based on elements rather than floor area
1. A ‘Typical’ Pool Tank
2. Elemental costs (2008)
Concrete = $180 000
Concrete = $180,000
Waterproofing = $35,000
Mechanical = $400,000
Mechanical $400,000
Tile Finish = $130,000
Equipment & Rails = $ 20,000
Total
= $765,000
Ensure 3 key factors are added:
Escalation to tender date + .5% / month Design contingency + 10%
Construction contingency + 4% Construction contingency + 4%
Aquatic Centre Construction Costs
Concept to Final Costing – Cost Control
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Some cost savings options ( top ten )
10 Deck and Tank Finish
10 Deck and Tank Finish
9 Tank Construction –Concrete vs Steel
8 Tank Design – Gutter vs Skimmer
8 Tank Design Gutter vs Skimmer
7 Mechanical and Electrical Systems
6 Wood or Steel Roof Deck and Beams
5 Dehumidification
4 Water features and Slide
Avoid compromises to material and
mechanical systems that will affect
3 Area of support rooms and change rooms
2 Area of tunnels
mechanical systems that will affect
building performance in the future
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Summary
Finding the balance between aquatic programs, community desires, aquatic
design and budget
• Start with the goals of the master plan
• Include Community ConsultationInclude Community Consultation
• Understand the aquatic components
• Begin with a Typical ProgramBegin with a Typical Program
• Learn from recent examples
Recent Examples
Recent Examples
Recent Examples
Recent Examples
North Bay Aquatic Centre
Peterborough Sports and Wellness
Recent Examples
Recent Examples
Surrey BC YMCA
Surrey BC YMCA
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