![]() ![]() “We view this project as a tremendous opportunity to further cement Nashville’s must-visit status with a one-of-a-kind amenity that will appeal to group customers while also serving as a major demand inducer for families and adult leisure guests looking for upscale recreation options,” said Colin Reed, chairman and chief executive officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties. It will include a 315,000-gallon wave pool. The outdoor portion of the project, also being designed and built by ADG, is expected to be completed this summer. The project received $14 million in tax breaks, with the intention to encourage tourism in the region.Ĭurrently, The SoundWaves park is only open to guests staying at the Opryland Resort who have purchased admission and is slated to operate year-round at a temperature of 84º. The $90 million, 111,000 square foot three-level, music industry-themed waterpark features five waterslides, a FlowRider Double, rapid and lazy rivers, an activity pool with rock climbing and more. The indoor portion of the waterpark expansion opened to the public after Aquatic Development Group (ADG) completed its work. The three-level design also allowed for the interweaving of the water features, the ability for guests to have unique vantage points of the whole facility and the creation of smaller sub-spaces, each with their own personality.Guests of the Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee, had another reason to celebrate the holiday season with the December 1 opening of Phase 1 of SoundWaves, America’s first upscale, indoor/outdoor resort water attraction. The vertical stacking of the three levels was used to create spaces for active play, areas for younger children and ultimately, at the top, a perch with an adult only bar, pool and outdoor terrace. The goal of preserving this stream led to the unique, three-level arrangement. The piece of property available for the water park was much larger than what was ultimately used. Much of the overall planning and the compactness of the water park was due to the location of a blue line stream, on the northern edge of the site. They were positioned throughout the water park and used to conceal the typically unattractive elements, like the slide tower stair. Not only did they create a beautiful and memorable environment, they did it without taking up precious floor space. Vertical green walls were introduced to recall the lush landscaping in the rest of the hotel. That context was used to establish the vocabulary of the water park architecture. Physical ContextThe water park is located inside the largest, non-gaming hotel in the United States, known for its lush, daylight filled glass covered atriums. The three-layered construction of these pillows, organized in 100’ long panels allow it to act as an independent structural diaphragm while still allowing natural daylight inside for the landscape and guest experience. ![]() ETFE pillows were used instead of glass skylights because it results in a much lighter roof system, requiring less structural material to support it. They provided the added benefit of adding warmth to the space. Glulam wood beams were used as the main structural members in lieu of steel for their resistance to corrosion. Air is pushed across the water surfaces to move the chloride laden air into large return plenums to immediately filter it, increasing the comfort level of guests. The mechanical system was also designed to minimize guests’ exposure to chlorides. The chlorides in the water features create an indoor atmosphere that is harsher on materials than that of a coastal environment. Sculptural walls and forms with waterfalls, natural wood and lush landscape, highlighted by the daylight streaming in became the vocabulary for the interior environment. Careful attention was paid to every design choice because the industry standard approach would have resulted in the industry standard product. ![]() Every other water park in the US is geared toward children, but having a water park that was sophisticated and beautiful would appeal to a larger audience, be an exciting differentiator and be an asset, rather than a detraction to the client’s core business. Design ChallengeOne of the goals was to create a water park that would appeal to adults. ![]()
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