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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

2007 establishments in AustraliaBuildings and structures completed in 2007Harry Seidler buildingsSports venues completed in 2007Sports venues in Sydney
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Thorpe's Aquatic Center
Thorpe's Aquatic Center

Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre is a fitness centre in Ultimo, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It has three swimming pools, exercise machines, and other facilities. The centre is co-managed by the City of Sydney and Belgravia Leisure. Named for swimming champion Ian Thorpe, it was one of the last buildings designed by architect Harry Seidler, and is noted for its curved roof design that suggests a breaking ocean wave.

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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Harris Street, Sydney Ultimo

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Harris Street 458
2007 Sydney, Ultimo
New South Wales, Australia
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