Paramount Swim Facility

• Athletic • Fitness

Designed as a cinematic yet functional anchor for Paramount Studios’ Joe Pickett series, this swim facility balances strength, transparency, and atmosphere. Sculptural volumes clad in stone and expansive glass convey durability while remaining open and inviting.

A dramatic glazed façade reveals the illuminated natatorium, casting a warm glow against the winter landscape. The curtain wall creates a dynamic dialogue between interior activity and exterior setting while expressive structural framing adds rhythm and reinforces the building’s architectural identity.

Horizontal louvers along the primary elevation introduce texture and solar control, softening the mass while enhancing its evening presence as light filters through the slatted screen.

Anchored by a welcoming public plaza, the facility serves as both a functional aquatic venue and a compelling cinematic backdrop—robust yet transparent, monumental yet inviting.

Big ideas, real impact.

MAKOR Architecture Inc. is a licensed architectural firm serving Alberta, and British Columbia. Our work begins with a single idea—carefully noted, thoughtfully developed, and precisely delivered through architecture. Since 2021, we have led projects across North America, drawing on over 60 years of collective experience and nearly $900 million in built projects. From intimate residences to large-scale, complex developments, we approach every project personally, framing ideas into meaningful, lasting design across residential, multi-family, cultural, educational, mixed-use, and commercial spaces.