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ABOVE: The IKON is already changing the way Vortex creates spas.
design a spa that you would feature rather than hide. A two-year design process resulted in the IKON. Alain says it was his job to create the core design aesthetic and develop a highly innovative design inside and out. “Personally, it was my goal to design a beautiful spa that was an absolute pleasure to use,” he says.
“It is inspired by modern architecture or that special feeling when stepping onto a yacht and ultimate relaxation. Using these key concepts, the design quickly manifested into a clean faceted exterior, grand entrance and simplified interior landscape,” Alain says.
MARINE GRADE Unlike conventional spas, the IKON has been designed with marine-grade architectural materials for the highest possible quality and longevity. For instance, the IKON’s architectural cabinetry is made from aluminium composite cladding, the same material used on the exterior of the Dubai train station, while its maintenance free Flexiteek deck, is like those seen on super yachts.
The IKON made its first public appearance in Queenstown New Zealand during the New Zealand Winter Festival in August 2018. Vortex then launched the IKON internationally at Lyon’s Piscine Global in November 2018.
Andrew says the reaction has been fantastic. “We were definitely the talk of the show because the IKON moves away from the traditional paradigm. There has been a huge amount of enthusiasm, particularly from architects and high-end pool builders.”
The IKON is now available in Russia, UK, Canada, the United
States, Spain, NZ and Australia. We are currently having discussions with distributors in Germany and Portugal.
HIGH END
The IKON will suit high-end customers that want something exclusive and of the utmost quality. “It’s for those people who want to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their environment,” Andrew adds.
Looking ahead, Andrew says the IKON is already changing the way Vortex creates spas.
“It has brought aesthetic design to the forefront. Alain is now involved in the design of all Vortex products. We’re currently working on a new range of spas that are strongly influenced by the Ikon. They’re still a square shape but with design cues from the Ikon, and will be available at a more accessible price point,” he says.
ABOVE: The IKON aims to conjure up that special feeling when stepping onto a yacht and ultimate relaxation.
“In the past, our product design was very functional, and engineering focussed. That’s still important but now aesthetics has become the primary driver. I think that’s the way the spa industry is going worldwide and the Ikon will certainly help that move.” Vortex Spas/Spa Solutions Tel. 01799 524271
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