Woolwich Waves opened in January 2026, replacing the Watefront Leisure Centre. I photographed the space prior to its opening to the public, and this series accompanies the Waterfront Leisure Centre series.

WOOLWICH WAVES

Indoor swimming pool with swimming lanes, white seating area, and large windows letting in natural light.
Indoor water park featuring a large blue water slide, hot tub with metal railings, and a water fountain in front of tall windows letting in natural light.
Indoor swimming pool with a ladder, a clock on the wall, and sunlight streaming through large windows.
Indoor swimming pool with lane dividers, large windows, and high ceiling.
Indoor water park with large green and blue water slides over a shallow pool with fountains
A hot tub with stainless steel handrails, filled with bubbling water, in an indoor spa or pool area.
Light-filled indoor pool area with white tiled walls and floor, glass partitions, and a view of the pool with slides and toys in the background.
Indoor water park with a large twisting water slide, water pouring out at the end, and a pool below, with large windows in the background letting in natural light.
Indoor playground with colorful water fountains, slides, and play structures for children.
Indoor children’s water play area with colorful water features, including a snail-shaped fountain and a curved water slide, set near large windows.
Bright indoor space with large glass windows, tiled white floor, glass door, and seating area with curved white bench.
Empty chairs lined up in a row in an airport terminal corridor.
Empty indoor swimming pool with lane markers, large windows, and outdoor cityscape view.
Empty squash court with glass walls and red lines marking the boundaries.
Indoor gymnasium with a basketball hoop mounted on the wall, basketball backboard, and court lines on the floor.
Indoor soccer field with artificial turf, surrounded by high windows and black fencing, with a door on the right side.
An indoor racquetball court with yellow walls, red boundary lines, and a wooden floor, labeled as 'Court 1'.
A spacious, modern lobby with large windows, high ceilings, hanging lights, black and white walls, and a digital screen. There are two levels with a staircase and railings, with an empty floor space.