Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Issue | Page 94

DESIGN NEWS | lighting project

Inspired by Japanese wooden houses, the main structure of the pool house is bark stripped oregon pine. The clever lighting design makes the building sparkle

A sparkling splash of entertainment
Rebecca Weir and Johnny Grey put a contemporary twist on an indoor swimming pool

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Rebecca Weir

ohnny Grey had a surprising and unusual request
which turned into a challenging and exciting concept,
when he was approached by a client with a indoor
swimming pool project.
Johnny dislikes indoor swimming pool’s slabs of
ceramic tiles and often monoch rome paint work, but the
architectural aspect of this project was unusual – it needed
to match a collection of Japanese inspired wooden houses
imported from California.
Constructed in Oregon pine, mostly rough hewn, with
bark stripped tree trunks, it had a positively graspable
nature’ response.
He has created a sumptuous space that is dramatic and
beautiful by both day and night.

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Mixing traditional stone and huge wooden beams with
contemporary glass and lighting, this swimming pool area
includes a spa, relaxed seating and bespoke changing areas
and all with a view into the gardens outside.
Bold and unique features add a splash of colour to the
changing areas, including a fuschia themed room and
wooden dividers with colourful glass sections. The piece
de resistance is a bespoke bench and shelf, made from a
combination of dark wood and crisp, white Corian.
He worked closely with Rebecca Weir, Design Director
of Light IQ to create a lighting scheme to compliment and
enhance the space. The exterior lighting had to be subtle
enough to sit quietly within the forest setting.
The sculptural qualities of the build are accentuated with
tiny up-lights whilst linear under-lighting of the exterior

Bridge for Design Summer 2014

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