Requirements
In the Neufeld swimming hall in Bern, a comprehensive technological concept was implemented to revolutionize the swimming experience. The goal was to enable flexible adjustments of audio and video settings for various scenarios, whether for regular swimming operations or for events and competitions. Additionally, visitors were to be well-informed through double-sided totems at the entrance and at the lifeguard station.
Implementation
The Neufeld swimming hall is not only an architectural gem but also a technological marvel. The comprehensive technical concept, realized by Kilchenmann AG, revolutionizes the swimming experience. A key feature of the system is the individual control of each zone via touch panels. Three touch panels are available, including one in the lifeguard station, which serves as the master control for events. This allows for flexible adjustment of audio and video settings for various scenarios, whether in swimming mode with background music or in event mode with the event rack activated for competitions.
State-of-the-Art Audio and Video Technology
The audio and video technology extends across various areas of the swimming hall, from the diving tower to the training room.
The training room impresses with an 85-inch multimedia display on a mobile stand. A wireless presentation system, microphone, and speakers complete the state-of-the-art setup. Intercom stations at various locations enable automatic voice messages, while corrosion-resistant swimming pool clocks display the exact time for swimmers.
The LED walls in the 50-meter pool and the diving pool are another highlight. They not only display the time and lane occupancy but also serve to graphically show towers and reservations.
easescreen at Neufeld Swimming Hall
The easescreen software plays a central role in the Neufeld swimming hall. Double-sided totems inform visitors about prices, opening times, and events, while the lifeguard station displays specific safety content. Innovative 17-inch locker room door signs allow for convenient reservations at the push of a button. These implementations enhance information dissemination and increase the efficiency of operations in the swimming hall.
About Neufeld Swimming Hall, Bern
A visionary project that began taking shape in the 1990s is now manifested in the modern Neufeld swimming hall in Bern. After intensive considerations and planning, the municipal council chose this location. In 2017, Hochbau Stadt Bern announced the competition for the construction of the 50m swimming hall. The project “goccia” by Armon Semadeni Architekten from Zurich won the following year.
With the public’s approval in November 2019 for a construction loan of 75.5 million, the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place in June 2020. The construction proceeded as planned, and in autumn 2023, the swimming hall opened its doors.
