Natatorium of Southeast University
Zhou Qi Studio of Architects and Engineers Associates of Southeast University·Nanjing, China
Natatorium of Southeast University
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Built
- Location
- Nanjing, China
The building adopts 7 continuous concrete arch structures to form the shape and internal space, which mainly solves two problems: span and water vapor corrosion. On the span, cast-in-place concrete is used for arches and curved roofs. The structure itself is the architectural space and does not require additional beams and columns to form an interior. The concrete arch is connected to the foundation and buried in the soil to resist its own lateral thrust. On the water vapor corrosion, the moisture in the swimming pool will evaporate and continuously corrode the metal components, leading to the need for continuous inspection and maintenance during later operation.
The building adopts 7 continuous concrete arch structures to form the shape and internal space, which mainly solves two problems: span and water vapor corrosion. On the span, cast-in-place concrete is used for arches and curved roofs. The structure itself is the architectural space and does not require additional beams and columns to form an interior. The concrete arch is connected to the foundation and buried in the soil to resist its own lateral thrust. On the water vapor corrosion, the moisture in the swimming pool will evaporate and continuously corrode the metal components, leading to the need for continuous inspection and maintenance during later operation.