Cloward H2O, an expert in aquatic design, is celebrating its award-winning project at Walt Disney World’s Four Seasons Resort, an Aquatics International Dream Designs Winner and the only destination of its type in Central Florida to receive a coveted AAA Five Diamond Award.
Over 11 hectares of tranquil waterside splendour are included within the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida, US. A magnificent spa and salon, six lively restaurants, three Har-Tru tennis courts, and a championship golf course with a 16-acre practice facility are just a few of the resort’s amenities.
The hotel has a 5-acre private water park with a lazy river, two slides, a splash area, a family pool, and a free kids’ camp, whilst the adults-only infinity edge pool has underwater acoustics, is encircled by palm trees, and has cabanas. On TripAdvisor, the resort is ranked among the top 1% of all luxury accommodations worldwide.
Each guest room has a balcony with furniture and panoramic views, as well as a full marble bathroom. The resort has 68 suites available, including the opulently large Royal Suite, which can be expanded into a 9-bedroom home.
Packed with features
The Cloward H2O-designed aquatic amenities for the project included waterfalls, bubbling rapids, and spray features alongside an 11,000-square-foot lazy river. Water cannons, geysers, spraying columns, waterfalls, and an interactive choreographed splash deck fountain also all feature as part of the Kids for All Seasons Splash Zone interactive water feature alongside a selection of water bodies.
Numerous fountain features, a family infinity edge pool, a family hydrotherapy pool, an infinity edge formal adult pool, and a hydrotherapy pool are among the property’s water features.
The site layout of all water features, along with the accompanying mechanical systems (such as pumping, piping, water treatment, and water chemistry), hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as a detailed description of all pool conditions, was designed and engineered by Cloward H2O.
“This water complex needed the appropriate level of design sophistication,” says Coward H2O. “The result was this water fantasy with amenities for every age and proclivity, and a meticulously implemented storyline whose aesthetic matches the resort’s overall architecture.”
Themed for authenticity
The water facility was designed to resemble Florida’s heyday of Spanish Revival architecture, with two distinct areas, one for families and the other for adults, each taking a different approach to this design.
The adult area is situated closest to the main resort, where it is readily integrated into the hotel design. This area exudes a formal Spanish garden design for a sense of calm, with ample plantings and items aligned symmetrically along a perpendicular grid. Granite, travertine tile, and cast stone all contribute to the opulent atmosphere.
In a tribute to Florida’s past, Explorers Island, a family-friendly area, is styled as a 19th-century citrus plantation house. Explore the abandoned mansion tower, which also houses the climbing wall and slides.
Material selection
According to the story, a Florida boil spring burst in the wine cellar of the estate and subsequently flowed out in the form of cascading waterfalls over a meandering river and wine barrel sprays. The mansion appears older than it is due to purposefully selected darker stone veneers.
A contemporary resort vibe is added by the use of travertine, glass mosaic tile, and modern furniture. To create the image of a natural Florida wetland, sabal palms in the area are purposefully leaning.
“The Cloward H2O team is committed to excellence and to the partnerships that bring iconic projects such as Four Seasons Resort to life. We are proud to be a part of a legacy of excellence, pioneering new aquatic attractions on a grand scale and engineering excellence that stands the test of time,” adds the firm.
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