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these sorts of investments. But when one part of the market goes quiet, normally another one starts up and at the moment it is the five star independent hotel or the bistro hotel which is now investing more seriously.”
He said the basic principles of the market haven’t changed a lot since the Roman times: “I think the Romans were basically doing what we are doing now – tiling and heating a room. Where technology has come in is in areas like better quality tiles, better grouting and of course more sophisticated heating systems. I think if there is as trend now it away from the larger sauna which would seat 15 people to smaller more select saunas.”
CERTIKIN’S NEW TROPICARIUM OFFERS A NEW EXPERIENCE
Certikin’s new Norwegian Tropicarium, part of the Tranquillity Wellness range, is a sauna but without the intense searing heat that some can find uncomfortable and off-putting.
This new type of wood and tiled sauna is kept at around 80°C. This is hot enough to open pores and allow perspiration to remove toxins and induce the other health benefits associated with the sauna experience, such as boosting the immune system, relaxation, and aiding conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.
The Norwegian pine cabin creates a sense of calm and tranquillity while warming muscles and stimulating the whole body. The Tropicarium, which is comparatively new to the UK, can be enjoyed by several people at any one time and can be custom-built to suit a client’s requirements. Manager of Certikin’s Commercial division, Steve Nelson, says: “These very attractive saunas are predicted to be the next big thing in leisure wellness equipment. Because of their more gentle approach to the sauna experience they are appealing to all ages; they also look good and are a bit different from the run-of-the mill sauna. They are ideal for refurbishment projects to replace a tired sauna or new build.” Certikin’s Commercial division is now able to offer a totally unique and highly comprehensive spa experience thanks to a new range called
Saunas&Steam APR 2011 SPN
79 LUXURY WITHIN LUXURY FROM DRÖM UK
When Dröm UK designed and installed a bespoke sauna room and steam room for a poolside leisure complex in a prestigious development in Oxshott, Surrey it summed up everything about a product fitting a location.
stunning effect in the sauna, with the use of mirror image double benches with concealed lighting behind the backrests. The interior was constructed of the finest blonde Aspen wood and the sauna heater was centrally situated to create symmetry. Similarly, the steam room has mirror- image benches clad in marble mosaic tiles, with a stunning tiled central crystal light pedestal with integrated steam outlet. Both rooms have frameless glass exterior to create an impression of timeless elegance, light and space.
Traditional Georgian
proportions, coupled with state of the art 21st century systems summed up the Leys Road development by Chester Row. You could use similar terminology about Dröm UK, the Surrey-based specialist in the design, supply and installation of the quality sauna and steam rooms. The company works hard on traditional values of service and quality, whilst using state of the art technology in their installations. Both steam room and sauna required a completely bespoke design, due to the shape of the space available. The design team at Dröm UK was able to produce a
Tranquillity. They can create a diverse range of thermal bathing experiences, from hot and steamy to cold and invigorating.
Starting with architect’s drawings or simply the client’s own ideas, we will work within their budget to design a bespoke health spa experience that is exactly what you are looking for – whether refurbishment or new build. All of Certikin’s Tranquillity saunas, steam rooms and other thermal experience areas are manufactured in the UK in modern production
“We are delighted with the work carried out by Dröm UK,” said Jolyon Prowse of Chester Row, “and as a result of the success of this project, we have commissioned them to undertake a complex steam room installation with fibre optic lighting and a domed ceiling on another of our developments in Kensington.”
facilities that enables them to offer an easily accessible and truly flexible service. All the Tranquillity equipment can be installed by one of our teams of skilled experienced engineers if required.
NEW NAME BUT OLD STANDARDS FOR VI SPAS
Vi Spa Experience Rooms, since November last year, has been the new operating name for Viking Spas, a Lancashire based business which has been manufacturing sauna cabins for 24 years.
THIS & LEFT: Two examples of classic wet rooms from the Tranquillity range from Certikin offering steam rooms, showers and sauna experiences
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