Built in 1924, Washington-Lee High School, named after two Virginians: President George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, has currently undergone a complete reconstruction. Counsilman-Hunsaker teamed with Grimm & Parker Architects to design the natatorium that includes an instructional pool and a 10 lane regulation NCAA short course swimming pool (with optional 25-meter lanes).
This facility is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification.
The 25-meter by 25-yard competition pool is equipped with two 1-meter springboards and a moveable bulkhead, allowing set up for water polo games and to separate the diving well and instructional areas from the lap lanes. A Colorado Timing System/Scoreboard displays swimmers’ names, lanes, times, and other relative information, while 175 spectator seats overlook the two pools.
The 25-meter by 25-yard competition pool is equipped with two 1-meter springboards and a moveable bulkhead, allowing set up for water polo games and to separate the diving well and instructional areas from the lap lanes. A Colorado Timing System/Scoreboard displays swimmers’ names, lanes, times, and other relative information, while 175 spectator seats overlook the two pools.
