ALPHA SPA, DOBRINISHTE / 2017
LONG STORY SHORT
With this new playground in Alpha Spa & Pools, we wanted to enhance and differentiate the play experience for its youngest guests. With an eye-catching playground, the Spa Center is re-inserting itself on the map and attracting even more visitors and day trippers. The Natural Playground with sustainable natural materials fits perfectly with the green environment of the great Pirin Mountain. The playground has also greatly improved the playful appearance of the Spa Center.
SERVICES / DELIVERABLES
— DESIGN PROJECT
— PROJECT MNGMNT
— SUPERVISION
ABOUT “WHY?”
BACK TO NATURE It’s no secret that exposure to nature is beneficial for children’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. Nature-inspired playgrounds provide the perfect opportunity to introduce kids to the great outdoors and allow them to interact with their environment.
The initial plan was to work swiftly and use standard playground equipment out of the shelf. But during the process we recognized that similar experience was offered in near by hotels and guests houses and that similar design approach will not benefit our clients business. Although time was very limited, we decided to present a different idea that did not match the client brief – Playground with Natural materials.
CHALANGE
PROJECT VS REALITY Alpha Spa & Pool embraced the idea at first sight. “Unfortunately” for the time given, we couldn’t find and deliver wood logs based on our draft estimations on non specific designs. The logs were much, much bigger (in radius) than we anticipated. We were supposed to start from scratch and everything all over again!
SOLUTION
DESIGNING ON SITE It was obvious that the only way we can pull that project is if we design-construct on site. The management of Alpha Spa & Pool was able to support is with a small local construction team who turned out to be most helpful and resourceful. We can confidently say that our partnership has been one of mutual respect and pleasant, receptive communication. Whatever needs Alpha Spa & Pool may have in the future, we’ll always be proud to help.
It was obvious that the only way we can pull that project is if we design-construct on site. The management of Alpha Spa & Pool was able to support is with a small local construction team who turned out to be most helpful and resourceful. We can confidently say that our partnership has been one of mutual respect and pleasant, receptive communication. Whatever needs Alpha Spa & Pool may have in the future, we’ll always be proud to help.
“We can confidently say that our partnership has been one of mutual respect and pleasant, receptive communication.”
ANTON VUCHKOV ALPHA SPA MANAGER
