The use of HIMACS, New Generation Solid Surface by LG Hausys, in this swimming pool in the heart of Paris\u2019s 19th arrondissement has achieved a superb finish. The new project provides a further example of the versatility of this new generation of acrylic stone.
\nThe Yoonseux architectural firm has transformed this school swimming pool by using HIMACS throughout the area. The project involved digging new sections in an existing area, concealing all the technical equipment under the pool, and prioritising passageways and access for the general public. The conjunction of natural lighting and sources of artificial light provide a degree of unity to the project.
\nOne architectural choice, based on the idea of a \u201csingle material\u201d, was developed to create a world of harmony. HIMACS stood out as the perfect material for this completely innovative reconstruction.
\nThe choice of Solid Surface as the single material enabled the creation of an atmosphere exclusive to a school swimming pool, in terms not only of its visual, sensory and tactile dimensions, but also the immediate relationship between body and mind. As a vehicle for the tactile experience, the human body is completely immersed in its senses, thanks to the different properties of HIMACS acrylic stone, with its wide range of shapes and colours.
\nIn health and hygiene terms, Yoonseux\u2019s architects selected HIMACS because it fulfilled all of the requirements for a public space, not absorbing humidity and being highly stain resistant. Its smooth, non-porous surface prevents the penetration of any liquid. It is completely sterile and very easy to clean and repair.
\nThe fact that it is as easy to handle and cut as wood made HIMACS the perfect material for this project. Its malleability and flexibility enabled its use in all of its possible forms: assembled, glued, sanded and printed. The acrylic stone was used as a technical solution for the site\u2019s initial requirements (contact with the material, humidity, being water-tight, etc.).
\nAs for colours, the immaculate white of HIMACS Arctic White appears on the walls, flooring, ceiling, outer fa\u00e7ades, partitions and furnishings.
\nThe space flows from the entrance hall, with its vertical opening, in a smooth trajectory that provides the user with unimpeded access to the pool. Walls lined with HIMACS, with ceiling of hanging pegs, provide the framework for the school swimming pool. The side walls, made of Solid Surface HIMACS, were pierced so that sound would echo as little as possible.
\nWithin the pool area, the HIMACS acrylic stone has a practical use, with bumps under swimmers\u2019 feet in the shower area. These anti-slip forms prevent open spaces from becoming slippery. Fun yet educational signage is directly embedded in the HIMACS walls.
\nA high level of attention to detail creates conditions for the materials, illumination and calming atmosphere to be perceived in the best possible light by the general public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"template":"","projects_category":[1165],"projects_line":[1146],"class_list":["post-6912","projects","type-projects","status-publish","hentry","projects_category-himacs","projects_line-himacs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n