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Penetron Goes For A Swim At The Haikou Shangri-La Hotel Messe Stuttgart Postpones interbad Event Until 2021
When a swimming pool is a luxury hotel’s most popular spot, the construction engineer looks to ensure a durable structure. The Haikou Shangri-La Hotel in Haikou, China was officially opened in June 2020 and Penetron ensured that the expansive outdoor pool is waterproof for decades to come. Located in Haikou, the capital and largest city of the island province of Hainan, the Haikou Shangri-La Hotel features 318 rooms, three restaurants and bars, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. “When the local Penetron team was contacted by the project engineers, it quickly became clear they had very high construction standards for the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool,” explained Jozef Van Beeck, Director of International Sales & Marketing for The Penetron Group. “They required not only a robust waterproofing solution but also a product that was completely safe in a pool environment.” All Penetron products are non-toxic and contain no VOCs (NSF 61-certified for potable water applications). After a demonstration on the performance of PENETRON ADMIX, the crystalline admixture was specified for the entire concrete structure of the outdoor swimming pool. When added to the mix, PENETRON ADMIX reacts with the moisture in the concrete, generating an impermeable crystalline network that becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix. “One of the key benefits of PENETRON ADMIX is the ability to self-heal hairline cracks,” added Jozef Van Beeck. “Where chlorine-laden water could enter through cracks and penetrate deeply into permeable concrete causing corrosion and related deterioration, PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete is impermeable, stopping water and harmful elements from entering the concrete, thus preventing any damage from occurring – for the life of the concrete.”
Together with the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry and after consultation with exhibitors and close partners, Messe Stuttgart has decided to postpone interbad until 21 to 24 September 2021. interbad would have been the first industry showcase for swimming pools, saunas and spas that was planned since the Coronavirus restrictions and could have been held subject to conditions after the current relaxations of the regulations. A hygiene and safety concept was developed to ensure that the trade fair could be safety staged, however many exhibitors were unsure on account of the current situation in Germany and other countries. This uncertainty recently manifested itself in the form of cancellations. In spite of extensive preparations, this development was reflected in the demand and booking level for interbad. The discussions between Messe Stuttgart and interbad exhibitors revealed that there was no adequate basis for interbad this year. Messe Stuttgart was therefore forced to postpone interbad until 21 to 24 September 2021. “Our objective is to stage a successful trade fair. A trade fair to which we can welcome exhibitors and visitors from the areas of swimming pools, saunas and spas without any worries and where profitable business contacts are forged,” said Andreas Wiesinger, a member of the Board of Management of Messe Stuttgart. “This cannot be reliably guaranteed at present. We very much regret the developments since the industry is therefore losing its central platform for exchanging information this year. This platform would have been important after the months with the corona crisis.” This decision was taken in close cooperation and after amicable discussions with the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry, partners and exhibitors. The regularly scheduled interbad in 2022 will now be held in Stuttgart in 2023.
B+W Awarded The Address Jumeirah Resort & Spa In July, B+W were pleased to announce their success at being awarded the fit-out contract for the spa thermal facilities within the stunning Address Jumeirah Resort & Spa beachfront property. The development integrates a hotel branded by premium luxury five-star Address Hotels + Resorts, fully serviced apartments and luxury residences within an iconic 77-storey architectural sensation. The Resort is situated in one of the most prime locations in Dubai, along JBR Beach in the Dubai Marina District. The project at 290m will be the tallest tower on the Jumeirah Beach Walk skyline. The podium will include a wide selection of specialty restaurants, an all-day dining restaurant and destination bars within the tower. It is scheduled to be completed in the fourth
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quarter of 2020. The two-tower complex will feature a signature Spa on the 75th floor and a roof-top destination restaurant, bar and infinity pool with breath taking views on to Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, The Palm Jumeirah and the surrounding beach and sea. B+W are delighted to add a Sixth Address Hotel to their project portfolio having previously worked on the Address Boulevard, The Address Downtown, The Address Sky View, The Address Fountain View and The Address Dubai Harbour Point. Barr + Wray 0141 882 9991 www.barrandwray.com
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