The second challenge was a major one: installing an above-ground swim spa in the ground.
By its very nature, an above-ground swim spa cannot be buried in the ground, as its outer walls must be able to breathe and also allow the spa to be maintained. The solution: build a concrete “bunker” around the spa so that it can be placed at the bottom, giving the impression that it’s dug in.
We needed a minimum clearance of 24″ between the spa walls and the concrete walls to allow human access for spa maintenance and repair. The underground circulation area is therefore camouflaged by a composite patio with a custom-cut access hatch for climbing down.