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When a swimming pool is a luxury hotel’s most popular spot, the construction engineer looks to ensure a durable structure. The Haikou Shangri-La Hotel in Haikou, China was officially opened in June 2020 and Penetron ensured that the expansive outdoor pool is waterproof for decades to come.

Located in Haikou, the capital and largest city of the island province of Hainan, the Haikou Shangri-La Hotel features 318 rooms, three restaurants and bars, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

“When the local Penetron team was contacted by the project engineers, it quickly became clear they had very high construction standards for the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool,” explained Jozef Van Beeck, Director of International Sales & Marketing for The Penetron Group. “They required not only a robust waterproofing solution but also a product that was completely safe in a pool environment.”

All Penetron products are non-toxic and contain no VOCs (NSF 61-certified for potable water applications). After a demonstration on the performance of PENETRON ADMIX, the crystalline admixture was specified for the entire concrete structure of the outdoor swimming pool. When added to the mix, PENETRON ADMIX reacts with the moisture in the concrete, generating an impermeable crystalline network that becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix.

“One of the key benefits of PENETRON ADMIX is the ability to self-heal hairline cracks,” added Jozef Van Beeck. “Where chlorine-laden water could enter through cracks and penetrate deeply into permeable concrete causing corrosion and related deterioration, PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete is impermeable, stopping water and harmful elements from entering the concrete, thus preventing any damage from occurring – for the life of the concrete.”

Together with the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry and after consultation with exhibitors and close partners, Messe Stuttgart has decided to postpone interbad until 21 to 24 September 2021. interbad would have been the first industry showcase for swimming pools, saunas and spas that was planned since the Coronavirus restrictions and could have been held subject to conditions after the current relaxations of the regulations. A hygiene and safety concept was developed to ensure that the trade fair could be safety staged, however many exhibitors were unsure on account of the current situation in Germany and other countries.

This uncertainty recently manifested itself in the form of cancellations. In spite of extensive preparations, this development was reflected in the demand and booking level for interbad. The discussions between Messe Stuttgart and interbad exhibitors revealed that there was no adequate basis for interbad this year.

Messe Stuttgart was therefore forced to postpone interbad until 21 to 24 September 2021. “Our objective is to stage a successful trade fair. A trade fair to which we can welcome exhibitors and visitors from the areas of swimming pools, saunas and spas without any worries and where profitable business contacts are forged,” said Andreas Wiesinger, a member of the Board of Management of Messe Stuttgart. “This cannot be reliably guaranteed at present. We very much regret the developments since the industry is therefore losing its central platform for exchanging information this year. This platform would have been important after the months with the corona crisis.”

This decision was taken in close cooperation and after amicable discussions with the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry, partners and exhibitors.

The regularly scheduled interbad in 2022 will now be held in Stuttgart in 2023.

In July, B+W were pleased to announce their success at being awarded the fit-out contract for the spa thermal facilities within the stunning Address Jumeirah Resort & Spa beachfront property. The development integrates a hotel branded by premium luxury five-star Address Hotels + Resorts, fully serviced apartments and luxury residences within an + Resorts, fully serviced apartments and luxury residences within an iconic 77-storey architectural sensation.

The Resort is situated in one of the most prime locations in Dubai, along JBR Beach in the Dubai Marina District. The project at 290m will be the tallest tower on the Jumeirah Beach Walk skyline. The podium will include a wide selection of specialty restaurants, an all-day dining restaurant and destination bars within the tower. It is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020.

The two-tower complex will feature a signature Spa on the 75th floor and a roof-top destination restaurant, bar and infinity pool with breath taking views on to Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, The Palm Jumeirah and the surrounding beach and sea. Jumeirah and the surrounding beach and sea. B+W are delighted to add a Sixth Address Hotel to their project portfolio having Hotel to their project portfolio having previously worked on the Address Boulevard, previously worked on the Address Boulevard, The Address Downtown, The Address Sky The Address Downtown, The Address Sky View, The Address Fountain View and The View, The Address Fountain View and The Address Dubai Harbour Point. Address Dubai Harbour Point.

Barr + Wray | 0141 882 9991 | www.barrandwray.com

Specialist Ezarri has taken on a professional challenge with its glass mosaic tiles at Hacienda Altagracia in Costa Rica. The hotel opened five years ago and is managed by the Auberge Resort Collection hotel chain. This tourist complex has been recognised on multiple occasions as the best resort in all Central America.

As if that was not enough, it stands out as one of the 100 best in the world, according to the magazine Travel +Leisure. It is classified as a five-star hotel, as a result of the work between Hacienda Altagracia and Ezarri.

With its aquatic colours, the outdoor infinity swimming pool breaks with the green of the surrounding environment. The views it offers, both day and night, are simply breathtaking. The swimming pool has two outdoor spas. The surfacing applied is 2501-B by Ezarri, from the Niebla collection. A mosaic in hazy colours, particularly appropriate for swimming pool surfaces.

The 2545-A mosaic by Ezarri, from the Lisa collection, has also been used for the outdoor swimming pool while the outdoor children´s pool has been surfaced with the Azurita option from the company’s Metal collection.

The indoor spa area, Central America´s largest, is fully equipped with saunas, steam rooms and massage parlours. The indoor swimming pool – which also includes two spas – has been built with large windows to enjoy the landscape.

All the products chosen are from Ezarri’s Iris collection, where Zafiro offers a cobalt blue mosaic and Ambar is a mosaic with yellow iridescent effects, Azur is a bright blue and Perla is white.

Located in the country´s southern region, Hacienda Altagracia is in one of Costa Rica’s last hidden paradises and Ezarri has taken care of the pool areas, one of Hacienda Altagracia’s big attractions.

Ezarri Mosaico | +34 943 164 140 | www.ezarri.com

WhiteWater World, located on the Gold Coast right next to Dreamworld, continues to release new water rides and slides that are suitable for kids of all ages and those that are kids at heart. Inspired by the big waves and tubes of the Gold Coast surf, the ‘fully sick’ slides are the Gold Coast’s first waterpark attractions to be built in five years, boasting the only tower in Australia with six body slides, each offering unique experiences. Guests can now take the plunge across five unique adrenalin experiences which are guaranteed to make a splash. Not only will the slides be exciting to ride but they’ll also provide a unique visual experience as they are decked out with multi-coloured natural light effects.

A team of more than 40 local contractors are behind the development of Fully 6, including the creators Swimplex-Polin Australia.

“As a waterslide supplier, we are not only doing waterslides; rather, we are able to offer a complete guest experience package,” said Sohret Pakis, Polin Waterparks Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are in a position to offer more to our clients by integrating different parties, products and technologies to benefit them and delight their customers, the park guests.”

As part of a AUS$7m investment into WhiteWater World, Fully 6 features six body slides with five unique ‘splashtacular’ experiences and multi-coloured natural light effects. Work is also currently underway on refurbishing the waterpark’s existing slides and attractions, including fresh paint which will restore the slides to ‘as new’ condition. Polin’s attractions fulfill guests’ expectations for sure. The newest of these waterslides is the Fully 6, six individual body slides which offer varying thrill levels. slides which offer varying thrill levels.

Stonetech partnered with Aman Zoe Resorts & Spa, an international resort chain, to build their stunning Greek Porto Heli resort which overlooks the Aegean sea.

Stonetech spent a year building the extensive project which included 600-700 square metre villas each with a swimming pool, beach cabanas and pavilions, along with four main swimming pools including one indoor pool.

The company played a key role The company played a key role in the resort’s development by providing limestone and marble. Their quality stones were used to build wall cladding, stairs, landscape architecture and swimming pools in the ancient Greek design.

The architects requested Stonetech source Fossil Pearl Stonetech source Fossil Pearl limestone, Silver Cloud marble limestone, Silver Cloud marble and Verve Rajasthan marble, which created one of the biggest challenges in this project.

Stonetech had to source each of the requested materials from different countries and as part of the quality control process, Stonetech worked hard to ensure that their products complied with international regulations for anti-slip and water absorbance (less than 0.5%) to guarantee all products met these requirements. Stonetech collaborated with IGM, a Greek national laboratory, to conduct a chemical analysis to study the water absorption, abrasion and strength of their stones.

After a year of hard work, the project was complete. Aman Zoe was very impressed with the finished result and commended Stonetech on their ability to provide quality natural stones within a tight timeframe, requesting that Stonetech bid on all future international projects.

Cranbourne Stone – a leader in swimming pool surrounds, landscape and interiors – is the UK’s exclusive distributor for Stonetech and stone the full range of Stonetech products including those used in the Aman Zoe project.

Cranbourne Stone | 01264 810813 | www.cranbournestone.co.uk

Ezarri has had to tackle the tiling of a spectacular private home in New Zealand. The space at this architectural project is distributed brilliantly and what it has achieved gives new meaning to the spectacular ocean views.

What´s interesting, is that the wet leisure facilities combine with the theme of total transparency. Because the house, with several levels of varying heights, features expansive windows throughout. The residence ends at the wellness area, which comprises a fully integrated swimming pool and spa.

Fior di Bosco, from Ezarri´s Zen collection, is the mosaic chosen for this private home. It is a matte mosaic in grey tones with marble effect. It is an option particularly suitable for interiors, swimming pools, spas, saunas and wellness areas. swimming pools, spas, saunas and wellness areas.

In addition, it has the guarantee of being a non-slip mosaic. Sometimes simplicity is the expression of complex elegance.

The architect had a number of ideas with his designs. For example, around the swimming pool he created an infinity edge that merges with edge that merges with the sea. A solution that adapts to the vegetation planted around the perimeter of this home.

As if that wasn’t enough, in a daring proposal, the architect decided that the swimming pool would be in one of the lower modules of this peculiar home. Thus the importance of choosing an adequate surface to balance the whole design.

Ezarri has caused a sensation in this private home facing the ocean. With an innovative and home facing the ocean. With an innovative and daring design, a daring design, a spectacular result has spectacular result has been achieved. been achieved.

Ezarri Mosaico | +34 943 164 140 | www.ezarri.com

To qualify as FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation) certified, a swimming pool must provide the best possible environment for competitive use and training. Stringent regulations have to be met and impeccable standards must be maintained.

For Queensland’s prestigious Sunshine Coast Grammar (SCG), constructing a 50m FINA-compliant pool would create a world-class aquatic centre for students and a facility fit for international sportspeople. Combine that with a new learn-to-swim indoor pool and you have the perfect combination to create a pathway from junior swimmer to professional athlete.

To satisfy global guidelines and be eligible to host aquatic meets, the short course competition pool was required to maintain impeccable water quality year-round – especially with high bather loads.

“We needed to provide a costeffective filtration system that could ensure the highest of water quality,” says Gerrie Baldwin from Baldwin Aquatic. Specialists in commercial swimming pool construction, filtration and maintenance, the family-owned company is the preferred choice for reputable institutions including St Andrew’s Anglican College, Bond University and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

To ensure consistently clean and hygienic water for students, coaches and competitors, Baldwin Aquatic installed Waterco’s high-performance Commercial Sand Filters – 3 x MD5500 models in the 50m Pool, 2 x S1200 models in the indoor, learn to swim pool.

“Elite institutions like SCG have reputations to uphold, so installing Waterco’s commercial filters provide enormous peace of mind,” says Gerrie. “They’re not only durable, reliable and efficient but are easy to maintain for facility managers.”

Less than a year after opening, Sunshine Coast Grammar’s 50m pool was an official training base prior to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Furthermore, it has not experienced any downtime.

In June, Fluidra presented the ‘Perfect COVID-FREE Pool’ project at Spain’s Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta (CNAB) to show various measures which maximise safety.

“In addition to the usual measures that make any pool safe, such as correct water treatment, respecting the minimum distance and carrying out proper hygiene, at CNAB we have implemented other additional elements that are applicable to any pool, such as automatic entry control, shower tunnels for ‘extra’ sanitising, equipment to disinfect the pool environment and UV equipment to disinfect the air in the indoor pool,” said David Tapias, Director of R&D EMEA at Fluidra.

The additional measures implemented in the CNAB and adaptable to all pools are divided into the following:

Water quality: the water conditions must be within the parameters established by Spanish law Royal Decree 742/2013 and ensure that the water is disinfected and has sufficient disinfecting power to eliminate all pathogens that may be introduced into the water.

Air quality: in the indoor pool, UV lamps have been installed in the ventilation ducts to disinfect all the air recirculated by the ventilation equipment.

Transit of people / automatic access control: automatic gauging controls have been installed that allow the number of people in the pool to be known at any time.

People’s hygiene: installation of timed shower arches to carry out previous sanitation of all bathers before going in the water.

Internet of Things: Fluidra Connect allows continuous collection of water quality parameters and uploads them to the internet, thus allowing maintenance people and ideal management in real-time.

Surface cleaning: the CNAB has been equipped with portable equipment to sanitise all surfaces and with portable equipment to sanitise all surfaces and accessories using a specialised product ‘Surfosan’.

For CNAB, the ‘Perfect COVID FREE Pool’ project represents an opportunity to show that they are at the forefront of developments.

Kolsås in Norway is a wooded mountain ridge in the municipality of Bærum, nearly 20km away from the capital, Oslo. This region, which is as close as you can get to nature while still living in reach of the city, is for many, the ideal place to live. It might seem completely inconspicuous at first, but the opposite is true. It is a place full of contrast and beauty. It’s also the location of a recent swimming pool project which saw a NIVEKO pool installed for the Horner family who enjoy the privacy of their home within the picturesque region.

Mr Horner’s family – who wanted to provide their close friends and Mr Horner’s family – who wanted to provide their close friends and family, especially the children, with a place to enjoy sport, relaxation and fun, as well as refreshment on those sweltering summer days refreshment on those sweltering summer days – can rightfully be happy with their choice of a NIVEKO Skimmer Invisible swimming pool. a NIVEKO Skimmer Invisible swimming pool.

Developed in-house by NIVEKO, the Skimmer Invisible model allows the maximum possible water height and achieves an almost invisible transition between the wall of the pool and the water drainage.

“We wanted a pool that would bring happiness to everybody, including our children, friends and even our pets,” said Mr Horner.

The undisguised joy of the youngest members of the family, including the four-legged ones, is proof that the project has lived up to the family’s expectations. By having the pool follow the relief of the garden nothing disrupts its character. In fact, it looks very natural the garden nothing disrupts its character. In fact, it looks very natural and enhances the perfect appearance of the and enhances the perfect appearance of the family house down to the very last detail. family house down to the very last detail.

NIVEKO s.r.o. | +420 572 693 246 | www.niveko-pools.com