Sweco architects is the design team responsible for the first stage of the new water sports centre in Halsskov, Denmark. The project is an architectural intervention that will ensure accessibility to the water and water sports activities at the old ferry port.

Danish-based firm Sweco Architects’ diving tower is the region’s visible marker. The tower is designed for a jump from 4, 8 and 11 metres and has a distinctive yellow signal colour that can be seen from the great belt bridge. The structure is made of three stacked containers that turn gradually to generate an interesting interaction between activity, shadows and volumes.

As a continuous theme, Sweco Architects’ “Water Sports Centre Halsskov” project recycles as many materials as possible from the former port, either directly or through upcycling. The precinct’s boundaries and benches consist of the former bulwarks from the ferry port, while new wooden decks consist of sawn bulwark. The facility buildings, also built by containers, are covered with heat-treated wood from sustainable forestry that ensures minimal maintenance. On the energy-related side of the project, LED lighting is used to minimise total consumption.

Images by Mads Fredrik