Sea Pools: 66 Saltwater Sanctuaries From Around the World - Couverture rigide

Romer-Lee, Chris

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1849947678 ISBN 13 : 9781849947671

Editeur : Batsford, 2023

Synopsis

Sea Pools, 9781849947671

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Chris Romer-Lee is the co-founder of the architecture practice Studio Octopi. He was splashing around in Lake Zurich when the idea for re-introducing swimming in the Thames was conceived as Thames Baths CIC. Now the practice is leading the way in developing ideas for the increased recreational use of the River Thames. Since 2013 he has spoken at TEDx KPMG, Centre for London 2015 Conference, Somerset House, V&A for London Design Festival, and many more. Romer-Lee teaches at London School of Architecture (LSA). Before this he taught at Kent University for two years, and has been a guest critic at Sheffield, Bath, and London Metropolitan Universities.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

An ode to sea swimming – looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools.

The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather.

Sea Pools begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 70 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in new South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland's historic Vico Baths to name but a few. Sea Pools also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham on the importance of sea pools in South Africa.

The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Batsford
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1849947678
• ISBN 13: 9781849947671
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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