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The Firenzuola Municipal Pool is located in a valley along the banks of the Santerno River, nestled within the landscape of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The project draws inspiration from the natural and man-made layers of the territory: pietra serena, wood, and metal—materials typical of the region—are reinterpreted to create a dialogue between architecture, nature, and local memory.

The complex includes a regulation-size pool, a children’s pool, changing rooms, a bar, and a small gym with a sauna, all surrounded by generous outdoor areas, pergolas, and porticos. The masonry structure, clad in pietra serena and travertine, recalls traditional construction techniques, while the wood and zinc-aluminum roof—punctuated by openings and loggias—filters light and integrates greenery with the architecture.

The floor plan and roof are intentionally “interrupted,” fragmented as if sculpted by water erosion, creating a continuous interplay between solidity and lightness. This contrast between the mineral shell of the structure and the softness of the wooden frames and panels generates spaces that alternate between shelter and openness, offering sensory experiences tied to material, light, and landscape.

The architectural form opens toward the town and the river, with variable edges that adapt to the context and natural cues. The pool thus becomes a place where contact with water, stone, and nature transforms into a dimension of well-being, connection, and belonging—giving the community a public space deeply rooted in the history and identity of the region.