Report - Piscine S, Belgium - September 2012

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Visited with BAJ

Info pinched from Telefunker:

The layout of this beautiful modernist building was based on an innovative concept: to combine different types of leisure infrastructure Рin this case a swimming pool and a theatre Рunder the same roof. The grand staircase with a curtain wall was once the piece de r̩sistance of this sublime architectural jewel. The ambitious plan however turned out to be less than succesfull; the pool/ theatre had to close, leaving this valuabe part of architectural heritage to decay.

Can't seem to find much information on this place, it's a rather interesting place though combining a swimming pool in one building. The majority of the exterior is quite boring being constructed out of brick, however the impressive glass atrium more than makes up for this, the interior of which is covered in mosaics and contains a collection of impressive staircases. My photos really don't show the impressiveness of this place.

Thoroughly enjoyed looking around this place and was part of the final day that really made the trip. Cheers to all of the other guys who came along on the trip, a truly memorable week. Roll on the next euroderp!

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