Guernsey bathing pools nominated for architecture award

The redesigned swimming facilities at La Vallette include new modern features

The firm behind the design of Guernsey's redeveloped bathing pools at La Vallette has been shortlisted for an award.

DLM Architects has been nominated in the RIBA awards 2024.

David De La Mare, managing director of the company said he was "excited and honoured" the project had been shortlisted.

He said: "It has been fantastic to experience the positive social impact the project has had on our community."

When the company was commissioned to design the new facilities, the brief was to "design a building that would stand the test of time, maximize the potential of the site and provide a welcoming accessible space for all".

The modern design includes new accessibility features

David Warr, chairman of Vive La Vallette said: "David De La Mare and his team have achieved all of the above and more and the feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive.

"Guernsey now has a world-class facility to compliment the outdoor swimming facilities of which all involved can be proud."

Each shortlisted project is visited by a judging panel, with the bathing pools being visited in March.

The winners of each region will be announced later this year.