Feeling of transcendence
In architecture, sacral spaces are primarily those connected with religion, memory, and the feeling of transcendence: churches, cemeteries, and memorials. However, the sacredness can be found in other architectural typologies, far from religious themes. The deepwater swimming pool, for instance, can be named a sacred space since the process of deep diving can give one a feeling of transcendence and help to calm one’s mind and body. The aesthetics and typology of the swimming pool have not much in common with the sacral architecture, so this project is an attempt to merge two architectural types and adjust the temple typology to the function of a swimming pool.
Student: Liliia Polukarova
Tutor: ir. Hajo Schilperoort (architect), ir. Narindath Maraj