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SPN JUN 2012 ProjectShowcase
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PROJECT SHOWCASE
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his pool and spa complex is on the third level below ground in a seven storey property in Kensington, London.
The underground leisure area is part of the latest new build mews house constructed by AP Arcon. Construction in the heart of Kensington. The considerable engineering works included a 25 metre deep excavation to accommodate the multi-million pound development. A number of companies were involved to complete the ‘tardis like’ dwelling and London Swimming Pool Company were appointed the specialist pool contractor based on their expertise for installing sub ground level pools within listed buildings.
The swimming pool measures 12 x 4 metres and features a moving floor which is elevated
through the water to be set at different depths as required.
The floor was manufactured in 4 metre lengths by KBE in Germany and one of the biggest challenges of the whole project was to transfer them down into the basement area through a narrow opening.
Added to that was the time consuming and difficult requirement of cutting every single tile so that the pattern of the moving floor surface would match up with that of the surrounding floor since both are covered with the same tile. When the floor is fully raised, the area can be used for parties, dancing and other activities requiring a large floor space.
The exacting design and specification of the pool and spa took around a year and a half and
the subsequent construction lasted approximately two years.
The understated cream coloured internal pool finishes are made to come alive with contrasting white underwater LED lights along one wall and the row of colour changing underwater LED lights on the other, both manufactured by Wibre. Since there is only a two millimetre gap between the moving floor and the edge of the pool, the lights had to be recessed into the pool wall to be completely flush with its surface. The lightwell in the centre of the ceiling allows natural daylight to enter and in combination with cleverly positioned dimmable fibre optics throughout the pool area, varying degrees of ambience can be achieved. A dry bonded black slate wall adds interest and texture along one side of the pool and is
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