In the Czech city of Liberec, and adjacent to the elegant neighborhood of Lidove sady, a bathing site surrounded by an extensive forest area, whose history originated as early as 1934, is experiencing a new phase of regeneration thanks to the design of Mjölk architekti and Marie Vondráková.
Born as a place used for military training, and only later for public recreation, Lesní koupaliště (also known as the Forest Pool) remained active until 2007, undergoing a gradual deterioration, as well as the destruction of the original structures in 2010 caused by a fire.

Beginning in 2016, a revitalization process was finally initiated, which involved the co-participation of voluntary actions, private donations, until public funding allocated by the local government arrived in 2022, initially earmarked for the repair of the foundations and the wastewater treatment system, and then starting the construction of the new building.

The project at its current stage (Mjölk architekti state that it is in fact a work in progress, so there is still much to look forward to) essentially demonstrates how a few gestures, punctual and defined, essential in their elementarity, can contribute to strongly characterize a landscape, making the human presence, with its settlements, present itself to the wilderness, and offering it the possibility of discreet and respectful coexistence.

The original two levels of development of the site are preserved, so the pool, at a slightly lowered elevation, is perfectly integrated with the terrain thanks to the mixture of local stone and concrete, while on the upper level a new structure is inserted, characterized by minimal aesthetics.
Specifically, the wood of the white-stained CLT panels of the main building dialogues with the steel structure of the roof (also supported by wooden beams, this time in its natural coloring, and tubular trusses painted blue, which recall the colors of all other steel elements such as pillars and railings) providing safe shelter for visitors from the sun and weather. The interiors are dedicated to warehouses, restrooms, a sauna with lounge area, and a bistro, 

The great desire to redevelop the site thus results in a project of disarming simplicity, where lightness becomes synonymous with strength, and the public infrastructure rather ends up having the appearance of an intimate and silent place.