This
project consists of the rehabilitation and expansion of the spa complex of
Vals-les-Bains, which is located in the Ardèche region in France.
The new section of
the complex houses a spa with a drop-shaped swimming pool, a solarium and
several treatment spaces that allow the range of services at the centre to be
expanded.
Along with the wooden structure and its
pool, the ETFE cushion cover in the form of a drop allows natural light to
illuminate this space. The special transparency of the ETFE cushion allows the
necessary rays to pass through, providing a comfortable atmosphere in the
solarium area.
3 ETFE cushions with 4 layers and different shapes
are arranged in this extension of the centre, covering a total area of 104 m2.
This
work was carried out according to the approved IASO AVIS TECHNIQUE system for
ETFE cushions.
Each ETFE cushion is
made of 4 transparent layers, with the aim of improving the lighting comfort of
the spaces in which they are located.
The perimeter of the roof finished with
aluminium flashings and a waterproofing membrane integrated into the roof
frame. This ensures that the roof is water- and air-tight.
