Païcherou Aquatic Centre

Firm LocationToulouse, France, Metropolitan
Project locationCarcassonne
CompanyTAA (Taillandier Architectes Associés)
Lead ArchitectPierre-Louis Taillandier
Design TeamTAA Montpellier | Associated Head of Project: Aurélie Guinel | Assistant: Elodie Burgos
ClientVille de Carcassonne

Païcherou Aquatic Centre’s site is exceptional for its privileged location on the Aude river and for its relationship with the City of Carcassonne and la Bastide Saint-Louis. The entrance hall is at the site’s centre and is the project’s focal point. It serves all spaces without creating long passageways. From there, the user can glimpse all the possible activities of the Aquatic Centre. From indoor and outdoor pools to balneo areas, a gym and a children's slide, this project has succeeded in linking all these spaces together and catering to different categories of public.