abandoned swimming pool converted into open-air stage in tbilisi
executed by nikoloz lomidze and alexander gharibashvili, the space was once an abandoned swimming pool now serving as a multifunctional, open-air and public amphitheater.
the swimming pool project enlivens a neglected georgian town
hidden in the left bank of the georgian capital, the swimming pool project by designers nikoloz lomidze and alexander gharibashvili is a recreational open-air stage held and executed through the platform of tbilisi architecture biennial 2020.
the space was once an abandoned olympic swimming pool situated in a neglected cinema town with hollywood-esque undertones. though open for public access, the area is quite neglected with a few spots occupied by guerrilla artists and musical schools. today, thanks to the repurposed swimming pool, the heart of the cinema town beats a little louder. 
FROM POOL TO AMPHITHEATEr
to reflect the new function of the space, the pool was converted into an 8-leveled amphitheater with the terraced seats complemented by stairs and a ramp for greater accessibility. this final design was made possible by building 7 cement block walls of increasingly different heights – and each space in-between the walls was filled and leveled with soil and gravel. reinforced slabs were also formed in the process.
once the cement was dry, the entire surface was coated with a light blue color as a reminder of what the open-air stage once served as: a swimming pool. you can watch the opening ceremony of the project here!
through this project, lomidze and gharibashvili created a public attraction point that can serve as a free recreational space, accessible to everyone, or even host various cultural events.
1/3
project info:
name: the swimming pool project
designers: nikoloz lomidze, alexander gharibashvili
designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.
