Fitness & Wellness

Architectural ceramics for swimming pools and leisure centres.

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Cover: Toskana-Therme, Bad Sulza, Germany, series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme /Leisure pool Aquatoll, Neckarsulm, Germany, seriesChroma, Chroma non-slip / Series Metry

Back: Dianabad, Vienna, Austria, series Chromaand project-specific individual articles / Leisure pool NEMO, Magdeburg, Germany, series Chroma,Chroma non-slip

Series Filigrano

Dianabad, Vienna, Austria, series Chromaand project-specific individual articles

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Europa Sportpark, Berlin, Germany,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

This brochure has been developed to

provide inspiration to planners and archi-

tects. Current trends in the area of fitness

and wellness are shown as are the con-

temporary colour ranges from Agrob

Buchtal. Realized projects are shown to

provide ideas for forthcoming projects.

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Hotel pool Phantasialand, Brühl, Germany, series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

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Contents

6 Swimming

Sports and Leisure Pools

Pool Edge Systems

Special Pieces

Showers and Changing Rooms

Series Chroma II

18 Wellness

Experience Oases

Saunas and Steam Baths

Low-Noise Channel Wiesbaden Silent

Fitness Studios

Hygiene and Easiness of Care

26 Eating and Drinking

Snack Bars

Meal Preparation

Easiness of Cleaning

30 Hydrotect

The Principle

31 In-House Planning Department

Swimming pool, Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany, series Swimming pool special programme and project-specific individual articles

Swimming pools and wellness centres,

fitness studios and saunas are places of

communication in our modern society.

Different generations meet there with the

desire to relax and have fun. These require-

ments are also reflected in the architectural

design. The new concepts play with

individual shapes, with harmonious

colours and surfaces and with unmis-

takable accents. In this way an architecture

is created that can be experienced.

Aesthetics and design make architecture

unique. A basic requirement for a successful

long term solution however, is functional,

durable and low maintenance materials.

The Agrob Buchtal range of architectural

products has been developed to meet the

highest design and functional standards.

The range is wide offering diverse design

possibilities whilst high quality raw

materials and manu-facturing know-how

ensure product longevity.

Series Network

Tuwass, Tuttlingen, Germany, series Chroma,Mosaic, Swimming pool special programme

Ritz Carlton, Singapore, series Chroma,Swimming pool special programme

SwimmingSwimming pools are no longer just for

swimming. Modern sports and leisure

pools are exciting adventure worlds,

which offer visitors diverse experiences.

White-water channels flow into generous

outdoor pools, whirlpools and relaxation

zones complement imaginatively designed

childrens playing areas. Agrob Buchtal

ceramic products enable a combination

of function and aesthetics thereby

releasing creativity.

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Naturbad Amstetten, Austria, series Swimming pool special programme and project-specific individual articles

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Leisure pool, Freiberg, Germany,series Chroma, Quantum

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Photos: Swimming pool, Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

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Ceramic pools

Ceramic swimming pools are something

for individualists: They offer immense

scope regarding design, optimal slip resis-

tance, are durable, hygienic, economical

and aesthetic.

Water inflow system Vertical Macro

This innovative water inflow system feeds

treated water through the pool floor and

in this way quickly transports floating par-

ticles towards the overflow channel. At

the same time, added disinfectants are

thoroughly diluted and temperature

variations are prevented.

Special pieces

Using special pieces, visions become reality.

Pool edging tiles, grooved tiles and cover

gratings are available in diverse versions

and colours.

Slip resistance

Continuous transitions from one slip-resis-

tance level to another. Agrob Buchtal

offers solutions for all slip-resistance valu-

ation groups in wet barefoot areas (A, B

and C).

Hydrotect *

Absolute hygiene has priority in swimming

pools. The Hydrotect surface coating not

only makes tiles extremely easy to clean,

but also has an antibacterial effect: Fungi,

germs and bacteria are decomposed and

the formation of new pathogenes is

prevented.

Low-noise channel Wiesbaden Silent **

To reduce the noise caused by the water

drainage, Agrob Buchtal developed a

low-noise channel. The noise level is

considerably reduced – and the quality of

relaxation is improved.

* For Hydrotect, also see page 30.

** For the low-noise channel, see pages 12 and 23.

Sea water wave-action pool,Cuxhaven, Germany, seriesChroma, Quantum, Swimmingpool special programme

Thermal bath, Lutzmannsburg,Austria, series Chroma, Swim-ming pool special programme

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Tuwass, Tuttlingen,Germany

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Photos: Sports centre, Fukuoka, Japanseries Chroma, Chroma non-slip, Swimming pool special programme

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Europa Sportpark, Berlin, Germany series Swimming pool special programme

Südbad, Bremen, Germany, series Plural two, Swimming pool special programme

Low-noise channel Wiesbaden SilentAqua Marien, Marienberg, Germany,series Swimming pool special programme

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Pool Edge Systems

Ground breaking architecture is, amongst

other things, a question of technique.

Agrob Buchtal has help set new standards

in this field by developing products such

as the patented low-noise Wiesbaden

Silent channel, which reduces the noise

level caused by water circulation by 10 dB.

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Therme Snovik, Slovenia,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

Therme II, Bad Füssing,Germany, series Chroma

Indoor swimming pool, Lichtenfels, Germany,series Chroma, Quantum

Leisure pool, Ergolding, Germany,series Chroma, Quantum

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Special Pieces

For creative freedom flexible products are

required. Using special pieces creative

architecture is possible: round pools,

curved shapes or smooth lines. Skirtings,

profiled edgings or grooved tiles are

available in numerous versions. In addition,

Agrob Buchtal is renowned for production

flexibility and bespoke manufacture.

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Series Plural two (wall),Plural Optima (floor)

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Shower tub system, series Plural three

Series Plural two, mosaic of the brand Jasba

Shower tub system, series Beach

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Shower tub system, series Chroma II (wall),Quantum (floor)

Sports and adventure pool,Brandenburg Havel, Germany,series Mosaic (floor), Chroma (wall)

Showers and Changing Rooms

Combining hygiene and slip resistance is

a challenge. Dirt is transported on the

shoes of pedestrians through the entrance

area to the changing rooms where guests

walk barefooted through the shower areas

towards the pool. Stairs and steps provide

additional problems. The appropriate

products can be found within the Agrob

Buchtal range ensuring that the functional

and the aesthetical requirements are met.

Colour schemes matching floor and wall

surfaces and covering different functional

areas are possible.

Special system solutions such as the

shower tub system for barrier-free building

optimize comfort and space usage.

Ceramic shower tubs are level with the

floor surface to allow senior citizens and

handicapped people to shower securely.

The shower areas become easily accessible

for wheel-chair ridden people. And the

appropriate slip resistance is achieved.

The shower tub system meets the

requirements of DIN 18024 for barrier-free

building and has been awarded the

“Barrier-free-DIN tested” symbol. Further-

more, the Hydrotect *-coated surface

improves hygiene and ensures easy

cleaning. A wide range of colours and

sizes are available as standard products.

* For Hydrotect, also see page 30.

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Series Chroma II

The Chroma series is probably the most

successful internationally established tile

range in the world. The colour range has

been revamped to reflect modern archi-

tectural trends and is coated with the

unique Hydrotect * surface treatment.

The classical pool colours i.e. blue, green

and turquoise remain a standard within

the range. The spectrum ranges from

light to dark, from glossy to matt and

from pastel shades to intense colours.

New colours have been adopted to reflect

the more recent project requirements. Pool

surrounds are often designed in warm

grey and sand shades to create a beach

like impression. Soft terracotta and earth

colours which can be included in the

walls and surrounding areas create a

natural environment.

The success of Chroma has been based

on the wide range of standard colours

and sizes which are modular and com-

binable. The new range allows the Chroma

System to combine with the Plural System

so that also mosaics in 2.5, 5 and 10 cm

sizes can be integrated in the design.

Thereby allowing pools and adjoining areas

to be designed in an integrated fashion.

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Series Chroma II

Europa Sportpark, Berlin, Germany,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

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Tesoma swimming pool, Tampere, Finland, series Chroma

Tuwass, Tuttlingen, Germany,series Chroma, Mosaic, Swimming pool special programme

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WellnessThe European wellness trend is based on

the principles of relaxation technique and

environment. The creation of an en-

vironment which is experienced using all

senses: colours and shapes, structures

and surfaces, sounds and smells. Total

emerged relaxation. Agrob Buchtal pro-

vides a range of products to support this

concept allowing the combination of

ceramics with other materials such as

wood and glass. Matt, smooth and

structured tile surfaces provide a visual

change while vigorous signal colours

complement soft, natural colours.

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Thermes du Chevalley, Aix-les-Bains, France,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

Series Chroma II (wall),Filigrano (floor)

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Carolus Therme, Aachen, Germany, series Chroma and project-specific individual articles / Sea water wave-action pool, Cuxhaven, Germany, series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme / Series Stone

Experience Oases

Roman thermal baths, Turkish hamam

baths or Finnish saunas – the models for

wellness oases can be found in all parts of

the world. The modern trend has avoided

copying but rather interpreted and

adapted the designs to create new con-

cepts. Often diverse concepts are realized

in one and the same project: the oriental

steam bath, the Japanes Zen temple, the

fango massage area and the Ayurveda

centre.

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Grand Hotel, Bad Ragaz, Switzerland,series Chroma

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Toskana-Therme, Bad Sulza, Germany,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

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Relaxation in Light and Space

For real relaxation, one aspect is indispens-

able: an environment free of disturbing

influences. That’s why Agrob Buchtal de-

veloped the low-noise channel Wiesbaden

Silent for swimming pools. The complex

combination of the specially shaped low-

noise channel, the arrangement of the

cover gratings and an intelligent ventila-

tion system in the outlet ensures noise level

reduction of 10 decibels. The human ear

perceives this difference as a halving of

the noise level.

The products from Agrob Buchtal provide

ideal preconditions for the latest wellness

concept: Liquid Sound®. Using loud-

speakers above and below water level

music is played while people bath creating

a new experience for guests. Combining

music and light with the colour concept

of the tiles creates a unique and relaxing

atmosphere.

Sea water wave-action pool, Cuxhaven,Germany, series Chroma / Leisure pool, Ergolding, Germany, series Chroma / Swimming pool Itäkeskus,Helsinki, Finland, series Chroma,Swimming pool special programme

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Training

In fitness studios, the workout comes first.

Muscle and fitness training on diverse

apparatus, aerobics or spinning. After the

sport, refreshment begins under the

shower. The wall and floor coverings in

these areas also must be robust. Minimum

maintenance is required as well as slip

resistance and absolute hygiene, because

training can be enjoyed only in a really

clean and attractive ambience.

At the same time, fitness centres are also

a meeting place where people meet to

workout and relax in the sauna or at the

bar. Consequently, the wall and floor tiles

must fulfill an aesthetical requirement.

Products from Agrob Buchtal satisfy these

requirements. The ceramic wall and floor

coverings meet high functional and design

standards. They are resistant to acids, to

cleaning agents and disinfectants and are

environmentally friendly. In addition, they

guarantee optimal slip resistance in bare-

foot and wet areas.

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Series Geo

Series Geo

anthracite grey jurassic

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Leisure pool Solemio, Stade,Germany, series Chroma,Chroma non-slip

E a t i n g a n d D r i n k i n g

Catering areas are a part of every

swimming pool, wellness and fitness

centre. An attractive design and a hygienic

environment invites guests to stay. Agrob

Buchtal products provide a basis for

achieving these requirements form from

both a design and functional point of

view. The special Hydrotect-coating *

enables walls and floor surfaces to be

cleaned easily whilst eliminating and

preventing odour development.

* For Hydrotect, also see page 30.

Eating and Drinking

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Series Geo

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E a t i n g a n d D r i n k i n g

Thermal bath, Lutzmannsburg, Austria,series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme

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Series Plural three

Enjoy

Security through slip resistance is an

integral part of any leisure area concept.

Whether a snack bar by a swimming

pool, a bistro in a fitness studio or a

catering area for barefoot and shoed

guests. Where food is prepared and sold

both guests and personnel need sure

footing. The easy clean surfaces of Agrob

Buchtal products contribute to safety

since residues of meals and spilled drinks

can be cleaned easily. The ranges provide

a wide selection of colours and sizes and

are modular to allow total colour concepts

to be realized.

Water

Dirt

Hydrotect

Hydrotect proves valuable in all areas

where utmost hygiene is required. The

surface coating for wall and floor tiles offers

three important advantages:

• it has an antibacterial effect *

• it is extremely easy to clean

• it eliminates disagreeable odours

The effects are based on the principle of

photocatalysis. The catalyst, titanium

oxide, is fired into the glaze and facilitates

a reaction between light, oxygen and hu-

midity. In this process, oxygen molecules

become activated decomposing bacteria,

fungi, algae and moss.

Hydrotect-coated tile surfaces are hy-

drophilic: as opposed to repelling water,

the reaction relieves surface tension

thereby inhibiting the creation of globules

of water and transforming the water into

a fine film which spreads behind dirt lifting

it from the tile surface.

In addition, Hydrotect decomposes the

exhaust fumes created by industry and

cars. Scientific analyses prove that a

Hydrotect facade surface of 1000 m2

cleans the air as effectively as 70 medium-

sized deciduous trees. The coating, which

is unique in this form, is practically

indestructible. The photocatalytic effect

already activated by normal indoor lighting

or natural light is permanently conserved.

For further information, please order our

Hydrotect special brochure.

With Hydrotect, dirt is washed down by the water and can then be easily wiped off.

easy to clean

with

long-term guarantee

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* Documentation and approval regarding the anti-bacterial characteristics of Hydrotect are pending in the USA

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Sea water wave-action pool, Cuxhaven, Germany, series Chroma, Swimming pool special programme / Naturbad, Amstetten, Austria, series Swimming pool special programme and project-specific individual articles

Private pool, Hinterbrühl, Austria, series Chroma

In-House Planning Department

At Agrob Buchtal, high-quality products

and competent services are supplied. In

this way, planners and architects using our

products can benefit from the know-how

of our in-house planning department free

of charge when specifying our products.

A committed team of qualified technicians,

engineers, architects, designers and

colour experts ensures a quick and

problem-free realization of individual

concepts. The range of services includes

laying plans, determinations of quantities,

detailed estimates, texts for bidding

purposes or project-specific advice

regarding application techniques on the

project location. In addition, a person to

contact will be at your disposal on

location by request. You will find detailed

information about the complete range of

our products in our publication “Pro-

gramme of Delivery”.

Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH

D-92519 Schwarzenfeld

Phone: +49 (0) 94 35-391-0

Fax: +49 (0) 94 35-391-35 55

E-Mail: architekturkeramik@deutsche-steinzeug.de

Deutsche Steinzeug America, Inc.

367 Curie Drive

Alpharetta, GA 30005

USA

Tel.: +1 770 442 55 00

Fax: +1 770 442 55 02

E-Mail: info@dsa-ceramics.com

www.dsa-ceramics.com

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