Set on the southern edge of a residential area, the scheme was shaped around the idea of swimming in the green — integrating generous daylight, views of the surrounding trees and natural materials. The design combines a sculptural roofscape with a wave-like contour that playfully references the theme of water, with a calm, light-blue timber façade.
White Arkitekter proposes striking timber frame building for Sonnenberg indoor swimming pool competition
White Arkitekter and LBGO’s proposal for the new Sonnenberg indoor swimming pool in Stuttgart presented a compact, timber-based structure with a strong architectural identity and a clear focus on sustainability and user experience.
The new building follows the footprint of the existing pool, preserving the valuable trees of the park-like site. A carefully modelled forecourt and green outdoor areas were conceived to strengthen the social and ecological character of the site, while a renewable energy concept based on geothermal sources and PVT collectors aimed to make the building entirely fossil-free.
Although the proposal was not selected this time, the project reflects our ongoing commitment to creating sustainable, human-centred public architecture that unites climate responsibility with architectural clarity.
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