hello everyone
i am posting after a long time

we are working on a spa design project these days and need to do a lot of research before we actually start designing it.
So i am looking for any references or internet links or books that can be useful to us.

Thanks

you may know this but....

for me this is like the bible

the autor is Ernst Neufert and the name of the book is Architects' Data in spanish is El arte de Proyectar en arquitectura in portuges is Arte de Projetar em Arquitetura

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you may know this but....

for me this is like the bible

the autor is Ernst Neufert and the name of the book is Architects' Data in spanish is El arte de Proyectar en arquitectura in portuges is Arte de Projetar em Arquitetura
Architects' Data is a more apropiate name for this book!
I had a teacher that used to joke on the spanish name "misteriously translated" as El arte de Proyectar en Arquitectura (The art of project-design in architecture)!! :eek: :wondering

For this is one of the best books ever "Metric Handbook: Planning and Design Data" by David A. Adler.
Has for spa design... well there's always the Peter Zumthor Thermal Baths reference...

Thanks Guys

I knew about neufert but i was looking for more resources.
Thanks Anyway

Both, "Neufer", and "New Metric HandBook" are not updated and the integrated programs are nto the updated with the last reseachs and needs...

They are just basic reference manuals, and for shure you won´t find any usefull references for spa dimension or programatic issues...

(I have both books)

I had a teacher that used to joke on the spanish name "misteriously translated" as El arte de Proyectar en Arquitectura (The art of project-design in architecture)!! :eek: :wondering

or in Portuguese (BR) " a arte de projetar em arquitetura" :confused:

You should look at SPAS manufactures, pools sites, technical magazines...
And of course, take some days and shedule some visits to reference spas near you (request a tour with spa PR)

Both, "Neufer", and "New Metric HandBook" are not updated and the integrated programs are nto the updated with the last reseachs and needs...

i think New Metric Handbook has been updated in a last few years, its now thicker and got more up to date information. i am thinking of getting it as mine is the older one

Thanks

I advice
SPA DESIGN by Taschen :)

very nice photos and info - modern and traditional spa :)

Spa Design by Taschen (http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/books/lifestyle/new/facts/02938.htm)

pool - net (http://www.aboutpool.com/pool/)

modern pool images - thread in ppb2 (http://www.pushpullbar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1230&page=1&pp=10&highlight=pool) - Various Architects :)

Pools & Spas
Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Landscaping

..and

Pools and Spas
Author: Alan E. Sanderfoot :)

I am just beginning a project on a spa / bathhouse design for university and exploring the precedents that i can find out about.

So far, a book I have found useful is 'Spa: The Sensuous Experience'.

The architecture of beauty,
Stylish Spa Design...
- amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8496263509/sr=8-2/qid=1141096205/ref=sr_1_2/102-5156217-1554549?%5Fencoding=UTF8)

Oh boy,....you just got 'Mimi'ed :P

ahahhaha, It's a mimi-malism ;) :D

spa by Bercy Chen Studio (http://www.bcarc.com/projects/malinalco/00.html)

and the best Spa Furnishings by Boden (http://www.bodenfurnishings.com/)
thanks , mimi :D

Sorry for late reply

Thanks everyone and especially Mimilapin
U rock man

You will get rocking reply if you ask understandable questions(pun intended)
Was referring to that rose thiggy of yours.
Anyways where are you located in India and where is the spa site?