A group of British architects was given the
inside track on the potential for moving
swimming pool floors when they gathered in
Belgium recently.
As guests of UK swimming pool builders,
Guncast and world-leading moving floor
manufacturers, Hydrofloors, the British
delegation was exclusively accompanied by
Pool and Spa Scene editor, Christina Connor.
The visit included a tour of the Hydrofloors
moving floors manufacturing base and the
Ocea slatted covers factory near Brussels.
It also took in a top drawer Belgian home
that included both an indoor and outdoor
swimming pool at basement level featuring a
Hydrofloors moving floor, moving boom and
an Ocea cover system.
The indoor section of the pool featured
a moving floor that moving at about 20mm
per minute transformed the pool into an
aerobics workout area for the sporty owners.
It was separated from the outdoor pool by
a pool boom that disappeared at the push of
a button. The outdoor pool also had an Ocea
slatted cover that completely disappeared
when the pool was in use.
”Given our unpredictable climate, for
many luxury home owners in the northern
hemisphere, it can be difficult to decide
between an indoor or outdoor swimming
pool,” says Jack Harding, Director of Guncast.
“In fact, they can enjoy the best of both
worlds by installing a moving boom.
“Equally, by incorporating a moving floor
in your design, you are utilising your indoor
pool hall as a multifunctional room; creating
additional floor space which enhances
both the functionality and the value of
properties.”
Basement swimming pools with moving
floors are becoming increasingly fashionable,
particularly in parts of London and other
areas where space is at a premium.
The mechanically powered Hydrofloors
system offers adjustable depth and a moving
floor that is sturdy enough to act as a
standard floor, allowing the room to be filled
to capacity with people.
As designers and manufacturers,
Hydrofloors can offer a complete turnkey
service working hand in glove with pool
builders and main contractors.