Meant as much for locals as tourists, this colorful Thai gem features attractions for the very young as well as the adventurous. An interesting use of social media connects users and enhances the experience.
Say the designers: “The waterpark, as well as the existing amu…
Say the designers: “The waterpark, as well as the existing amusement park and retail center, is located in the southern part of the Phetchaburi Province in central Thailand. The aquatic options of Santorini Water Fantasy are a mix of rides for both thrill seekers and families with young ones.”
Architect: Move
Aquatic Designer/Pool/Spa/Waterfeature Contractor: Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems
General Contractor: Pena House; BSY Construction
Children’s Interactive Play Structure: Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems
The design team found an interesting way to incorporate social media into the park. Guests can connect to a specially designed camera system with their Facebook accounts. When their photographs are taken on certain attractions, the images will automatically upload to their Facebook pages.
Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”
