OLYMPIC AQUATIC CENTER IN THE OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CENTER OF ATHENS “SPIROS LOUIS”

The Olympic Aquatic Center at OAKA is a state-of-the-art facility designed to host a variety of aquatic sports and was a key venue for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. This comprehensive project includes an array of both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, ensuring it meets the highest standards for competitive and training purposes. The indoor complex features an Olympic-sized competition pool, measuring 50m x 21m with a depth of 2m, alongside a warm-up pool of 25m x 12.5m and a depth of 1.8m. There is also a diving pit measuring 25m x 12.5m with varying depths of up to 5m, equipped with diving boards at heights of 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m, and 10m. In addition, a polygonal warm-up pool for divers and an outdoor training competition pool, also 50m x 21m with a depth of 2m, complement the facility. Notably, there is an outdoor training pool for children, measuring 10m x 10m with depths ranging from 0.7m to 0.9m, and an outdoor synchronized swimming pool, which is a new construction measuring 25m x 33m and with a depth of 2m, accommodating 800 spectators.

The Olympic Aquatic Center features an innovative roof supported by four pillars, with a distance of 108m between them, achieving the largest span of its kind in the world. The total seating capacity for the indoor facility is 5,500, including 1,300 media seats designated for print and electronic press. The outdoor swimming facility includes a competition pool measuring 50m x 25m and a depth of 2m, an outdoor diving pit with dimensions of 25m x 21m and a depth of 5m, and a small octagonal warm-up pool for divers. This section is designed with a seating capacity of 8,000, featuring 500 seats for journalists covering the events.

JEPA was responsible for the detailed design of the electromechanical installations throughout the Olympic Aquatic Center, ensuring the integration of advanced systems that provide efficient operation and a high-quality experience for both athletes and spectators. As a prominent venue for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the OAKA has established itself as a premier site for aquatic sports on both national and international stages.