All-electric building designed for longevity

Adelaide Aquatic Centre

The South Australian Government’s new Adelaide Aquatic Centre (Kauwingka - Place of Water) is guided by principles of inclusivity, community, and environmental rejuvenation. The collaboration between JPE Design Studio, Warren and Mahoney and Karl Winda Telfer as design partners ensures that the Adelaide Aquatic Centre is of its place, embedding story, identity, and the presence of water in all aspects of the design.

The project’s core philosophy is to create a landscape within a landscape; a destination that fosters participation and wellness, while connecting communities and enhancing the Adelaide Park Lands as a social and cultural heart.

The design offers a wide range of programs and services that are multi-generational and seeks to create experiences and engagement, inspired by water and nature. The design respects the cultural and heritage value of the Park Lands setting through a regenerative approach and commitment to operational optimization.