A2arquitectos provides smiling oasis for hotel castell dels hams
all images courtesy of A2arquitectos

 

 

 

the island of mallorca in spain is home to picturesque hills and tourist attractions surrounded by the clear blue water of the mediterranean sea. among this scenery, A2arquitectos has specialized in making luxurious oases of relaxation. turning towards the goal of providing a more playful environment, the firm has created ‘smile pool’ as an extension of recreational activities and entertainment for young guests of the hotel castell dels hams.

a2arquitectos smile pool playground mallorca spain
the pool is defined by a vivid shade of yellow

 

 

 

the face focuses his perception from different viewpoints and scales, either at the level of the foot, from the terraces of the hotel, or the aerial and satellite views of google maps. the studio opted for a concentric circular organization of the elements , where the center of the whole is the children’s pool. this central water feature is characterized by a vivid shade of yellow and a diameter of 12 meters, making it unique in form and color among the neighboring baths. orbiting around its area are various zones designated for games, showers, and a solarium.

a2arquitectos smile pool playground mallorca spain
the surrounding hardscape is decorated by smaller circles that also function as distinguished programs 

a2arquitectos smile pool playground mallorca spain
children enjoying the playground

a2arquitectos smile pool playground mallorca spain
bird’s-eye view of the pool with an adult pool nearby

 

 

project info:

 

architects: A2arquitectos: juan manzanares suárez and cristian santandreu utermark
client/investor: hotel castell dels hams
address: crta. manacor – porto cristo km. 10, porto cristo, mallorca
place: island of mallorca, spain
date of completion: 2014
photographers: ihobbies
builder: melchor mascaró
installations: talleres petope
materials provider: santandreu sureda materiales de construcción
electrical installations: electro-hidráulica
playground: h2o2 sport global

 

 

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