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Silent Swimming At Norway School
Tonstad School in Norway, originally built in 1965, has undergone extensive refurbishment together with large new extensions and new swimming pool complex.
The challenge of refurbishing and extending to create a coherent and attractive connection between old and new has generated a number of interesting product solutions. For example, architects Filter Arkitekter have used large areas of wood, such as for the main pool where birch veneer and white woodwork complement Troldtekt’s natural wood fi bre acoustic panels. The Troldtekt panels were specifi cally chosen for their aesthetic appeal and performance benefi ts.
Clever use of lighting has created a wonderfully bright and airy space while the acoustic panels give the pool, changing rooms and other areas a tranquil and calming feel. The acoustic panels benefi t from high sound absorption, resistance to fi re and humidity, high durability and natural breathability which means
Thermal Waters Flow Into Luxurious Swiss Spa Resort
ABOVE: Troldtekt panels were specifi cally chosen for their aesthetic appeal and performance benefi ts on the Tonstad School in Norway.
they are ideal for wall and ceiling cladding in wet areas, such as swimming pools.
www@troldtekt.co.uk
Goa Proves Popular Tourist Destination
Goa is a former Portuguese administrated region and is India’s smallest state with a population of approximately 1.5 million. The new Swissôtel Goa is located in the town of Calangute which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Goa, only 16 kms from the capital city Panaji and within an hour’s drive from Goa’s international airport.
ABOVE: All therapies at the Spa Residences will focus on the positive everyday effects of bathing in thermal water.
The Swiss alpine town of Leukerbad benefi ts from a continual source of thermal water fl owing from the mountainside at 51˚C. Scheduled to open in 2015, the spa at 51˚
Spa Residences is at the heart of a pioneering real estate and lifestyle project with the resort.
All therapies at the 800m2 spa at the epicentre of 51˚ Spa
Residences will focus on the positive everyday effects of bathing in thermal water such as relaxation, detoxifi cation, sports conditioning and stress management. As a modern take on traditional experiences, the 51˚ Spa will speak as much to seasoned connoisseurs as to a new generation of wellbeing enthusiasts looking to complement a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
With prices starting from CHF 3 million for average apartment sizes of 230m², all residences will be fully serviced by the future Kempinski Hotel and owners, as well as guests, will have full access to the hotel’s facilities.
www.51degrees.ch
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Guests in the 135 guestrooms and suites benefi t from an exclusive beach club, pool bar and fi tness centre as well as adult and children’s pools.
Designed by Malaysian Architects Chong Chee Ching and Greg Dall, the resort design is accented by numerous works by the Indian artist Krsna Mehta.
www.swissotel.com/hotels/goa
ABOVE: Guests at the 135-room Swissôtel Goa benefi t from a choice of swimming pools as well as an exclusive beach club.
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