Prior to the rush of private homeowners building pools in their backyards during the post-war sprawl or before air-conditioners became prevalent in living rooms, public swimming pools provided a distinctive space for leisure, mutual exposure, and collective interaction. 

The studio was challenged with understanding and studying pools focusing on how individuals interact with them. We were encouraged to increase accessibility to clean water as well as provide accessibility to Lake Michigan. This project reimagines communal spaces, offering an exciting perspective in recreational architecture. With overlapping distinct platforms, boundaries between spaces and perspectives become blurred. Each platform features a unique pool that caters to diverse user experiences. Encouraging continual visual connections, the layout prompts engagement and interaction throughout the structure. Serving as a meeting point between the beach, cement steps, and bike paths, this project facilitates a vibrant social environment. Inviting diverse interactions and experiences within a purposeful and compact design.