Piscine de Firminy-Vert, Modernist municipal swimming pool in Firminy, France
The piscine de Firminy-Vert is a modernist swimming complex with a 25-meter lap pool, a diving zone, and recreational water facilities. The building combines athletic functionality with stark geometric forms made of exposed concrete.
The facility opened in 1969 and was designed by André Wogenscky, an architect who had worked closely with Le Corbusier. Le Corbusier had envisioned an aquatic facility for this location before Wogenscky took on its realization.
The building belongs to the district master plan envisioned by Le Corbusier and embodies the modernist design language that defines the entire neighborhood. Visitors can experience this post-war aesthetic in every detail, from clean lines to exposed concrete surfaces.
The complex offers swimming lessons, water aerobics, and other water activities plus a wellness area with sauna and fitness equipment. Visitors should check current opening hours and available programs in advance, as these vary by season.
The building received protected monument status in 2005, making it one of the few French swimming facilities with this designation. This recognition honors its architectural significance as an example of post-war modernism.
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