A 10-lane, Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the facilities at a new 50m euro leisure complex at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland.

The 11,000sq m (1,020sq m) UCD Student Centre has been funded by past and present students, with Dublin-based architects Fitzgerald Kavanagh and Partners behind the design with PJ Walls being the main contractor.

Located at the heart of the new complex, the 50m swimming pool acts as a natural thermal store - heat-generated circulates naturally to warm the gym, offices and medical suite.

The gym contains more than 150 pieces of cardiovascular and resistance equipment, as well as a large free weights area.

The equipment has been supplied by Art of Fitness with Life Fitness.

Dance and group cycling studios also form part of the sport and fitness offering at the new complex. There's also a children's pool, plus a whirlpool, sauna and steamroom.

The UCD Student Centre includes offices and production facilities for campus media outlets, a multi-media theatre with 3D projection, and meeting rooms.