Rovinj-based Studio Tumpić/Prenc has recently added another accolade to its collection, this time receiving an award from the Grands Prix du Design competition. The project, which earned a gold medal for the visual identity of the city pool in Rovinj, was announced at a ceremony held in Montreal, at the Plaza Centre-Ville.
The Grands Prix du Design, founded in 2007 in Montreal, is awarded by Intérieurs magazine and the specialized portal Int. Design. It is an international competition celebrating excellence and talent in creative professionals and companies who stand out through exemplary practice. The competition is open to participants worldwide, with the excellence of submitted projects evaluated by leading global experts, distinguished academics, and influential journalists.
Studio Tumpić/Prenc, along with technical realization partner Sinam from Tinjan, is responsible for the visual identity of the new pool complex in Rovinj, which spans 3,637 square meters. One of the pool’s unique features is its large glass wall facing the sea, just a few meters away. This design visually connects the pool’s water with the sea, offering a complete experience of being at either the sea or the pool.
The main design element is a towel, an object typically associated with pools or beaches. It is present throughout the pool’s signage, hanging from the ceiling, on the sides, or displayed on tiles. Each icon, including the towel, has its own color, bringing diversity and vibrancy to what was previously a neutral space. The signage visually links with characteristics of Mediterranean towns like Rovinj, where laundry is hung on iconic racks stretched between houses.
„Ponosni smo što smo ovu cijenjenu nagradu dobili upravo za projekt u našem rodnom gradu. Drago nam da i na ovaj način promoviramo grad u kojem djelujemo. Ljepote Rovinja i njegovog krajolika daju nam trajnu inspiraciju da se potpuno posvetimo svim našim klijentima i sadržaju kojeg žele komunicirati,“ izjavio je Anselmo Tumpić, kreativni direktor studija.
“We are proud to have received this prestigious award for a project in our hometown. We are glad to promote the city where we work in this way as well. The beauty of Rovinj and its landscape gives us constant inspiration to fully dedicate ourselves to all our clients and the content they wish to communicate,” said Anselmo Tumpić, the studio’s creative director.
