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Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex

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Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex
(SAARC)

The purpose of the facility’s design is to create a vibrant place for physical and social activity, enhancing the community experience for all members of the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex. The unifying element of the design is the Atrium which acts as the organizational core by which the facility connects all interior spaces with the surrounding exterior environment consisting of woodlands and wetlands. The Atrium serves as the main circulation artery as well as the space for community gatherings which bisects the community side of the facility containing the administration, group fitness, warming kitchen to accommodate outside caterers, and multi-use and program spaces with that of the recreational spaces such as the natatorium, gymnasium and fitness areas. In addition to the Atrium, a secondary element used to enhance the user experience is the indoor running track located on the mezzanine level. This feature, promotes direct connection with essentially every aspect of the facility including the outdoor environment, gymnasium, natatorium, fitness and community atrium.

Aquatic Zone

  • Lap pool is a 6 lane 25-yard pool and is designed to provide a balanced blend of fitness, competition, and instructional aquatic programs.
  • Leisure pool is designed as a shallow pool to include a flume slide and plunge pool. A spa is also included.

Gymnasium Zone

The two court gymnasium accommodates sports activities as well as host a variety of community events with a mezzanine above consisting of a fitness area and running track.

Category
Sports / Recreation / Well-Being
Location
Brandywine, MD