In occasion of the Olympic Games, the Parisian architecture firm Seine Design has announced the opening of Annette K, a floating sports centre and aquatic complex dedicated to sport, health and well-being located opposite Parc André Citroën. Named after the Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman and designed to resemble water scenes of impressionists’ paintings, the project presents a combination of historical reminiscences and technological innovation characterised by a minimalist style.
Constructed from wood, steel, and glass, the structure echoes shipbuilding aesthetics, evoking memories of the long-lost floating Piscine Deligny structure. Its Nordic pool concept conveys outdoor sensation thanks to minimal enclosed spaces.
Annette K incorporates an array of facilities where visitors can engage in different activities throughout the day: an Olympic rooftop swimming pool facing the Tour Eiffel, a solarium gym, spa, physiotherapy offices, a running track encircling the terrace floor, a coffee shop and a panoramic restaurant. Moreover, particular attention has been given to accessibility, both for the experience and access to the swimming pool.
Opening image: Seine Design, Sport centre Annette K, Paris, France, 2024. Courtesy Seine Design