Architecture Projects whose function is leisure

Thermal Bath Vals

in Architecture by Peter Zumthor ()
  contributed by 56 Ethel Baraona Pohl, 14 April
In 1983 the commune of Vals acquired the bankrupt hotel complex, built in the 1960s, for very little money, but without much enthusiasm. But something had to be done in order to rescue existing jobs....

Pinohuacho Observation Deck

in Architecture by Rodrigo Sheward ()
  contributed by 56 Ethel Baraona Pohl, 11 March 2009
The shelter is built on former logging territory and can be used by hunters during the winter, and by hikers during the summer. The timber was collected from trees left over from logging and was...

Thai kid's Den

in Architecture by 24H Architecture ()
  contributed by 56 Ethel Baraona Pohl, 30 March
One of 24H Architects’ newest projects is a den for children in Thailand, made from various bamboo and Rotan sculptures. The following pictures show plans for the den as well as various...

Metropol Parasol

in Architecture by Juergüen Mayer ()
  contributed by 56 Ethel Baraona Pohl, 16 March
Urban ContextThe proposal seeks to develop the potential of the Plaza de la Encarnation to become a contemporarily defined urban centre in Sevilla. It’s role as a unique open urban space within the...

Houseboat at Dubai

in Architecture by X-Architects ()
contributed by 159 archdaily, 9 February 2009
The fundamental structure of the floating home is created from two catamaran beams (for stability), stainless steel and glass. The layout of the structure, which is 20 meters by 6.7 meters,...

John Lewis Department Store and Cineplex

in Architecture by FOA ()
  contributed by 56 Ethel Baraona Pohl, 11 March 2009
John Lewis Department Store Department stores are conventionally designed as blank enclosures to allow retailers the flexibility to rearrange their interior layouts. However, the physical experience...