(Sahm Park Pool was by P.I. Cripe, Inc. with Mr. Bartlett serving as Project Architect)

This project was designed by P.I. Cripe, Inc. While with that firm, Mr. Bartlett was Project Architect on this project. The most key aspect of this design is the blend of the traditional pool with the more modern water-feature based splash and play features. The client's property had been a historic competitive swimming arena with nearly 50-year old facilities including an 8-lane, 50 meter lap pool and a full diving tank with a tower. In designing a replacement facility, area swim clubs wished to maintain a lap-type pool and the parks department required a high-occupancy, play feature packed design to maximize user numbers. The design achieves both requirements. Another key aspect was the re-capture of the existing concessions building (the only newer structure on the property) and a re-skinning of it with a butterfly roof and variable height columns that give it a vibrant look.