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Leça Swimming Pools

Álvaro Siza

Collaborators

Rita Amaral, Paulo Silva

Technical Consultancy

G.O.P.

Contractors

Edilages

Client

Municipal Council of Matosinhos

Avenida da Liberdade
4485-683 Matosiños,
Portugal

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The Leça Swimming Pool complex consists of changing rooms, a café and two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children. It is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the access road that follows the coastline, but positioned almost completely out of sight. By sinking the building behind the road Siza promotes a disconnect between his pools and the infrastructure of the city. He is also considerate of the ocean views from the roadway.

Original Use Health Care

New Use Health Care

Build Date [2018 — 2021]

Preexistance [1960-1973]