Carnegie Swim Centre
Sharing CO-OP Studio's Design Enhanced With Our Renderings
55 years of summer fun
After 55 years of fulfilling its duties, the highly appreciated Caulfield Memorial Pool—at the heart of Glen Eira—has entered a new era. The long-anticipated redevelopment of the swimming and leisure center, where many generations grew up, has been completed, allowing it to serve the Australian community once again, but in a more funky way.
CO-OP Studio was appointed directly by the Council to oversee and take care of the modernization of the complex. With deep roots in the country and extensive experience in designing aquatic centers and multi-sport complexes, the architecture firm has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art facility for the community.
Now open to the public, the redeveloped center is housed within a red-brick structure and offers a range of modern amenities, including indoor pools, a sauna, spa, consulting suites, a café, and multi-purpose program rooms—ensuring the physical and mental well-being of local citizens year-round.
Filming the concept
CO-OP dedicated a lot of time envisioning the future of the Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool, working closely with the city and its community. Based on the work we’d done for the Spencer Cricket Centre and Maranatha School, we were asked to join the team and help them again with a handful of photo-real architectural visualizations.
After delivering our initial exterior images, the team encouraged us to explore filming the concept. This led to the creation of a 40-second preview, which proved so compelling that the client requested an extended version with a completely new script.
The challenge was to refine and expand upon an already approved and well-developed concept. Now, with the Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool fully realized and open to the public, we are proud to have played a part in its transformation.
Learning process
Entering the world of architectural renderings offers the opportunity to discover and create something that has never existed before. Poetically speaking, we have the chance to leave a mark on this world and be part of something new. Even in post-production, the tiniest details and subtle lighting adjustments can feel like an endless process.
Animation, on the other hand, is a completely different experience—full of motion, experimentation with camera movements, dynamic compositions, and seamless transitions. The focus shifts from refining details to achieving the perfect edit.
The project was completed and reopened on January 8, 2025, welcoming 55,000 visitors since its reopening, with an average of 1,600 daily visits based on the latest statistics.
The $75 million redevelopment not only revitalized the facility but also earned a 6-Star Green Star design rating, making it the highest-rated aquatic center design review in Australia.
Project details
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Partner
Client
Team
Bence Falussy
Matteo Piccini
Fabio Tavola
