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Alongside our leisure experience we specialise in the delivery of pools and spas. We are experienced in concrete, lined, and stainless steel pools and also work with clients to refurbish existing structures. We provide cost-effective solutions, partly as a result of our understanding of the servicing and filtration aspects of these spaces, allowing us to approach projects differently from our competitors. Within the spa sector, we carry out design and delivery, often undertaking projects in complex logistical environments. We provide clients with services from pre-contract project management to design development, cost management and delivery. We also understand the importance of a reactive aftercare service.
| Project: | Abbey Meadows Pool |
| Value: | £1.2 million |
| Duration: | 29 weeks |
VincentStokes are extremely experienced in the refurbishment of external pools and can manage a team of specialists to provide a cost-effective solution. The works at Abbey Meadows included a full refurb of the existing building which was complimented by new M&E services and a new roof.
A new heated external pool was created within the old footprint of 2 previous pools, which now includes beach entry access for ease of access for DDA and new landscaping surround. Logistically the site is located between a stream and the river Thames with restricted use of a low weight restriction bridge, which was shared with the public.
Due to our vast experience of operational refurbishments we were able to provide logistics that allowed the construction to take place whilst allowing the safety of the public, which is paramount to our operation.
| Project: | The Spring, Battersea |
| Value: | £2.8 million |
| Duration: | 33 weeks |
This residential gym was delivered in 33 weeks within the logistically challenging £8 billion Battersea Power Station regeneration/ redevelopment scheme. This boutique facility includes a fabulous level deck pool, spa, sauna, steam room, experience shower, ‘chill out’ lounge area and high end changing facilities, state-of-the-art gym, studio and personal PT area, atmospheric treatment rooms and meeting/juice bar areas.
Victoria Fairhall, Head of Commercial Development at Battersea Power Station commented:- Vincent Stokes enabled us to work within a budget and create a beyond expectations gym and spa for our Circus West residents – the first residents to move into the Battersea Power Station regeneration project. The team worked creatively, with our architects Shepherd Robson, to design a beautiful space whilst meeting operational needs. Vincent Stokes gym/spa delivery experience was invaluable to the process.
| Project: | Porchester Spa, Listed building |
| Value: | £700k |
| Duration: | 20 weeks |
Porchester Spa is a listed spa in the heart of London. Built in 1923 its Art Deco splendour dates back to the days of public bath houses, traditional steam rooms and icy plunge pools. The project objectives were to restore the original splendour in a sensitive and authentic way, whilst resolving the real problems warm and wet conditions present to period features and materials. Added to this was the significant issue of reducing environmental impact of energy hungry facilities within a building whose fabric was built in a different time when sustainability and energy reduction were not a cause for concern and insulation didn’t exist.
Phase 1 of the restoration was completed in time for Porchester Spa’s 90th birthday celebrations. This included all key wet areas – the existing marble slabs wet treatment areas; individual hot and cold showers; warm and hot steam rooms and original Turkish hot room.
Phase 2 works then commenced with retiling of the pool surround and an extension of the original ornate ceiling upstairs to create an ambience that is consistent with the ground floor.
| Project: | Third Space, Islington |
| Value: | £10.5 million |
| Duration: | 32 weeks |
The new 50,000sq ft Third Space Islington club opened its doors to members in January 2020. The club will be Third Space’s first family offering with a crèche, children’s play, children’s Natural Fitness Food, as well as two children’s studios. The location of the facility in a sub basement (approx 11m underground) made the logistics of the project extremely challenging. The majority of the building materials were dropped into site via a small 3m x 1.5m hole or via a small goods lift.
Technical issues centred around the waterproofing of the 2 pools as well as maintaining the tanking system installed by the landlord to retain the ground water. The unit was part of a larger complex and therefore the ability to interface with the Landlords other specialist contractors was paramount. Coordination through deliveries and access was continually discussed and adapted. The finished product has been well received by the client, as well as by the 3000 members who signed up in anticipation of the stunning new facility.
| Project: | Charlton Lido |
| Value: | £1 million |
| Duration: | 25 weeks |
The Charlton Lido Pool was a 50m x 20m facility in desperate need of modernisation and maintenance. GLL approached VincentStokes to work with them to develop a cost-effective scheme that provided new plant, which would allow the pool to open all year round, as well as making it level deck. VincentStokes headed up a specialist team that, through discussions, investigations and collaborative design engineered a solution that worked within the client’s business case. Through careful project, design and cost management they were able to secure the delivery of the project.
Over a 25-week period, VincentStokes managed the works under a Design & Build form of contract. It was essential that the engineering solution was signed off by the consultants prior to the works entering the final finishes. By carrying out tried and tested processes all parties were kept in the communication loop to allow this to happen.
This exciting project was handed over in time for the summer season and is now thoroughly enjoyed by the community!
| Project: | SLM, Enderby |
| Value: | £4 million |
| Duration: | 40 weeks |
This project was heavily phased due to the facility remaining operational throughout. Constant communication with the operational team and the development of information boards enabled the scheme to be delivered with minimal impact. The centre has been transformed and has a new, open, bright spacious reception, a large state of the art first floor gym and a luxurious spa, with steam room, sauna, pool and relaxation areas.
The main pool hall has also undergone a refurbishment, making the whole area fresher and brighter, with the new village changing area, providing first-class changing facilities for bathers. The external look of the centre has been completely revamped and is now clean-lined, with a crisp, modern look.
| Project: | South Quay Plaza |
| Value: | £2.5 million |
| Duration: | 25 weeks |
The beautifully designed residential Pool and Spa in South Quay Plaza for Berkeley Homes for the residents of South Quay. Designed by Foster + Partners, the scheme includes a new bespoke stainless steel lap pool and vitality pools from Sweden. Complimented by an experience shower, steam and sauna rooms all with associated wet change areas.
The overall scheme, which combined with the gym, treatment and changing rooms in the South Tower, provides a great private facility in the heart of Canary Wharf, which has all been delivered on a logistically challenging site throughout the Pandemic. Works included a full fit out of all spaces over two floors with intricate detailing to all areas to create a clean and polished finish throughout.
| Project: | Derby & Teeside Spas |
| Value: | £1.5 million |
| Duration: | 16 weeks |
VincentStokes worked on the David Lloyd Derby & Teeside sites to provide a new indoor & outdoor spa facility whilst the centres remained operational. Logistics were worked through with the operational team to ensure there was minimum disruption to customers.
The luxury spa facility included an indoor hydrotherapy pool, foot spa, feature showers, sauna, aromatherapy steam rooms and relax areas. There was also an outside sauna, hydrotherapy pool, bar and relax areas to complement their existing outside pool offering.
