Indoor pool facilities require more than square footage.
They require structural systems capable of handling:
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High humidity
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Chlorine exposure
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Corrosive environments
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Snow and wind loads
In Cheshire, Connecticut, the community required a large-scale indoor swimming pool building engineered to provide year-round aquatic programming while maintaining structural durability and long-term performance.
This wasn’t seasonal coverage.
It was permanent natatorium infrastructure.
Built for Water. Engineered for Performance.
The Operational Requirement
Without properly engineered aquatic infrastructure:
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Moisture exposure can accelerate corrosion
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Interior structural performance can degrade
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Snow accumulation can stress the envelope
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Maintenance costs can increase significantly
Indoor aquatic environments are among the most demanding structural applications.
Why It Mattered
Community pool facilities must support:
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Year-round swim programming
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Competitive swimming and training
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Recreational use
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Public safety and accessibility
In Connecticut’s climate, an indoor swimming pool building ensures uninterrupted operation during winter months while maintaining structural integrity under snow loads.
The building had to protect both the pool environment and the people inside it.
Project Snapshot
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Structure Type: Custom Centurion
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Size: 235′ x 135′
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Application: Indoor swimming pool / natatorium
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Industry: Recreation / Aquatic Facilities
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Environment: Snow-load engineered (Connecticut)
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Outcome: Clear-span, humidity-resistant aquatic infrastructure
