Colourful retro style in the Olympic Swimming Hall, Munich
Even though the Olympic Games were held in Munich almost 50 years ago, the Olympic Park is still a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The site is crowned by the oversized canopy-styled roof, which remains unique to this day in terms of design and construction. The canopy structure measuring approx. 75,000 square metres, suspended from 58 steel masts and consisting of overlying plexiglass sheets, extends to cover the Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Hall and the Olympic Swimming Pool. After the Olympic Games had finished, the competition venue was converted into a public swimming pool where international sporting events can be held. As a globally acclaimed iconic building, the ensemble has been listed as a heritage building since 1998.
The challenge in refurbishing the swimming hall was to deploy contemporary technology while preserving the Olympic spirit of yesteryear. In addition to updating the fire protection, HVAC, sanitary and electrical systems to incorporate the latest technology, and installing fire escape staircases, the movable floor technology in the pools was replaced and new water treatment equipment was installed. The changing area also underwent some upgrades. The shower rondels’ eye-catching shape and colour was retained, and modern electronic shower systems replaced the old ones. CONTI+ CONFRESH shower panels with integrated fresh water module transform cold water into hot, hygienically clean drinking water at the point of use. Heating takes place via an integral plate heat exchanger connected to a separate heating circuit. Since the water volume between the point where the water is heated and the point of use is less than three litres, drinking water sampling under the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV 2018) is not required, thus saving costs. The striking shape of the canopy roof is continued as a design element in the interior. The only new feature is the large colourful mural of the Munich skyline, a throwback to 1972.
Project data:
Owner/operator: Stadtwerke München
Architect/design engineer: Behnisch & Partner, Frei Otto, Leonhardt + Andrä (1972)
planplus gmbh (2019)
Completion of refurbishment: 2019
Products used:
CONTI+ CONFRESH shower panels with integral fresh water module
About the company
CONTI Sanitärarmaturen GmbH produces high quality electronic and mechanical shower controls and washbasin faucets for the public, semi-public and commercial sectors. CONTI+ is a brand of the company, which was founded in 1974 in Wettenberg and belongs to the Fortuna Group. Based in Switzerland, the Group employs over 400 people and operates in more than 40 countries. Washroom solutions from CONTI+ feature state of the art technologies that save both water and energy. In addition to shower systems, the company supplies washbasins made of mineral castings, mineral composite material and stainless steel, a comprehensive range of electronic and mechanical faucets for washbasins and urinals, and washroom equipment products. Alongside the CNX water management system, which can be used to control up to 150 showers, washbasin faucets and urinal flush valves, the modular CONTI+ hygiene concept also encompasses disinfection, cleaning and filter solutions. With its complete range of sanitary fittings, CONTI+ is the perfect partner for your shower rooms and washrooms in public, semi-public and commercial environments.
About the company
CONTI Sanitärarmaturen GmbH produces high quality electronic and mechanical shower controls and washbasin faucets for the public, semi-public and commercial sectors. CONTI+ is a brand of the company, which was founded in 1974 in Wettenberg and belongs to the Fortuna Group. Based in Switzerland, the Group employs over 400 people and operates in more than 40 countries. Washroom solutions from CONTI+ feature state of the art technologies that save both water and energy. In addition to shower systems, the company supplies washbasins made of mineral castings, mineral composite material and stainless steel, a comprehensive range of electronic and mechanical faucets for washbasins and urinals, and washroom equipment products. Alongside the CNX water management system, which can be used to control up to 150 showers, washbasin faucets and urinal flush valves, the modular CONTI+ hygiene concept also encompasses disinfection, cleaning and filter solutions. With its complete range of sanitary fittings, CONTI+ is the perfect partner for your shower rooms and washrooms in public, semi-public and commercial environments.
Contact for queries:
Puls PR | Melanie Prüsch
Wurster Str. 141 | 27580 Bremerhaven | Germany
T: +49 471 4838 9895 | M: +49 179 7632 399
E: m.pruesch(at)puls-pr.de
