Hot Tub & Swim Spa Scene DESIGN TRENDS


OUTSIDE THE BOX


Christina Connor reports on current design trends… ABOVE: Leading manufacturers like Marquis like to be seen to be different.


Often likened to buying a car, consumers could be forgiven for thinking all hot tubs and swim spas look alike; four wheels, a steering wheel and maybe a choice on engine and seating capacity. But several leading manufacturers are clearly determined to distinguish themselves from the rest of the car parking lot with new technical designs, styling, not to mention cabinet finishes. “We try to think outside of the box with new ideas and by continually setting new standards,” explains Artur Deu, Managing Director of Iberspa, creators of the Aquavia range of spas as he takes me on a tour of their current flagship products on display at the recent Aquanale show.


“We like to play around with different materials and shapes and believe the finished look makes us stand out from the crowd,” Artur


adds, clearly proud of the brand’s Catalonian, Spanish-influenced roots. That said, Aquavia’s flagship-designed Origami, with its special effect cabinet that mimics folded paper, echoes art forms from Japanese culture as much as Spanish influences. Simplicity of lines and choice of materials, together with its open flow interior design, oozes balance and calm with a smooth classy feel. The Origami is supported by the Wave, with optional rattan cabinet finish; a deep seated design to cover more of the body in colder temperatures that is earning a strong following in central and northern Europe.


Aquavia completed Iberspa’s Aquanale offering with its Duo swim spa, available in four sizes including the compact 5.7 x 2.3 model that side steps transport issues as it can be delivered with standard


ABOVE: Japanese influences for the Origami from Iberspa. 16 Hot Tub & Swim Spa Scene DESIGN TRENDS


ABOVE: The Spanish made Aquavia swim spa comes in three sizes.


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