Бассейны и сауны№49 4 Contents Eclectic motives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 In that classical private r esidence’s design the appr eciable r ole is given to the English style. Characteristic featur es of this kind of houses — high bay windows, spacious ter race and also use of forging (especially visible on a light backgr ound of walls) — r emind architectural traditions of the XIX-th centur y. Caribbean dream pool . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Eugen Hofer , ar chitect fr om South Tyrol, constructed a unique swimming pool on the Caribbean Islands. In its construction he used innovative element system, unlimited cr eative freedom in designing and onsite work minimization. Sea breeze in a forest . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The architect aimed construction of a moder n wooden house, organically entered in a forest landscape of that country-side. And, of course, that house could not be imagined without a comfortable and competently equipped pool where it is so pleasant to r elax after a difficult day in the evening or to be charged by energy in the Sunday morning. Pool with fun package . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Often labor -consuming r econstruction of an old swimming pool appears absolutely senseless. Much better and easier is to completely take out an old bowl and, after that, to settle a new, more modern one, equipped with various attractions. Hand-made sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 We continue our conversation on open pools. In the pr evious issue questions of pool construction wer e discussed. Today we ask our experts to expr ess their thoughts on a ver y important matter of a «home ocean» — its operating life. Under warm cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Swimming season prolongation is a dr eam of any bather, who had time to get used to his own open pool. There is nothing improbable in these plans’ realization, it is necessary only to recollect a word «pavilion». Multicolor mood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Exotic nature panoramas and ancient Oriental luxury become main ideas of water r elaxation zones’ design in the largest spa-centr e in the Baltic States. W ater for Baltic Beach Hotel pools arrives fr om the Baltic sea depths through the special pipeline. Besides bathing, a curative influence appears also fr om a vast package of procedures, based on both century traditions of mud cure and modern medical achievements. Spa project — expensive or not? . . . 102 To be healthy, to look well and to feel comfortably — today all that is not just fashion trends, it’s an integral par t of a moder n person’ s image and lifestyle. The life in the intense, aggressive world which is full of dif ferent stresses, makes us vulnerable and emotionally unbalanced people, especially in the conditions of crisis, absence of stability and confidence of tomorrow. Spa-center operating optimization . . 106 World economic crisis has not avoided any of business spheres. And as many other kinds of activity, spa business felt this economic event’s influence. In new conditions it is necessary to immediately optimize any spa enterprise’s management schemes in or der not to become the spa market outsider. Spa de luxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Barvikha Luxur y V illage —is a territor y of magnificent boutiques wher e the fashion world’s top names, prestigious cars and motorcycles centers are presented. Now in order to please and surprise visitors here, there will be a tr emendous 23 000 sq.m Barvikha Hotel and Spa. The complex has an unusual Canadian cedar facade, unlike moder n glass and metal constructions; and bamboo thickets near the main entrance carr y away visitors’ thoughts fr om snow-cover ed Russia into a tropical dream. Wooden and stoned bath-house . . . 116 The basic material for a small bath-house was wood, however, the stone laying found a place for itself in these constructions. Set by traditional textur es combination, the feeling of durability per fectly transfers a countr y life aesthetics. Spring renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 In a spring time not only the natur e renews: a human body also requires support and health restoration after a long winter . Sauna visiting considerably helps health impr ovement. The «Contact Plus» company organized a tour to spa-hotels of Sweden in which the Tylo’s professional equipment is set. Expressive lightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 The small and, at the same time, extended room space was intended for a home sauna and initially made an inhar monious impr ession. The author of that project aimed for harmonizing space without its complete redesign. He could achieve his goal thanks to the successful design idea which was embodied in all the elements’ ergonomic arrangement and also expressive light design. Spa business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Almost all the time wellness and spa zones served not only to r estoration of men’s health and str ength, but they also wer e a per fect place for dif ferent dialogues. People speak very seldom about spa objects’ communicative function. Nevertheless it’s worth of expert attention. Ofuro — best cure and best dish . . . 142 So the ancient Japanese saying confirms. For Japanese constant procedures of hot bathing are the same important part of the life, as well as regular tea drinking. Ofur o, the traditional Japanese bath, allowed not only to be clean, but also gave r est to tir ed muscles, r emoved stress, impr oved blood cir culation and kept skin youth. Centuries-old bathing rituals, widely spr ead in today’ s Japan, ar e extr emely popular also in Eur ope within the r ecent years. № (49)’2009 2 124 106 32 38
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