Leichlingen swims sustainably into the future

The new Blütenbad baths in Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, meet the highest standards of comfort and sustainability and offer accessible bathing and sauna enjoyment for the whole family.

The Düsseldorf-based architecture firm POS4 Architekten in Leichlingen (Rhineland) built a state-of-the-art new building commissioned by Leichlinger Bäderbetrieb und Beteiligungs GmbH. The fact that the city has been officially named “blossom city” since 2013 due to its extensive orchards is also reflected in the new logo for the baths – a colourful flower combined with a wave – which welcomes guests clearly visibly on the white exterior façade of the light-flooded indoor swimming pool.

Certified sustainable design

With a total area of 2,726 square metres, the new indoor swimming pool meets the highest sustainability criteria, such as ecological, economic and sociocultural quality. As a result, it was certified as a “sustainable swimming pool” according to the Deutsche Gesellschaft für das Badewesen GmbH (DGfdB) and received the first certification for an indoor swimming pool in accordance with the BIM Level 2 (open BIM) guidelines as one of the first BIM plans in swimming pool construction. The operation of modern ventilation systems with heat recovery and special pump systems, which are installed in combination with a full-surface photovoltaic system on the green roof, not only increases comfort, but also minimises operating costs.

Swimming and wellness

Inside, the bathing facilities feature a 25-metre swimming pool with sports swimming track, non-swimmer pool with adjustable floor, massage nozzles and splash shower, as well as a children’s bathing area with slide. There is also a spa area with a variety of saunas and steam rooms, including a Kneipp water treading pool, as well as a shop.

Bright and friendly design

Large window fronts, light-coloured floors and colourful accents give the interior a bright and friendly character. The colourful and lovingly designed children’s area also features the Hase Felix cartoon character, whose creator Anette Langen lives in Leichlingen. The overall design is rounded off with the light Troldtekt acoustic panels, which are also suitable for the warmest and most humid environments such as swimming pools, shower rooms and wellness facilities. They are mounted on the high ceiling above the white steel structure and provide a pleasant acoustic environment.