March 12, 2024 Optimize Outdoor Space with a Custom Pool Cover System

Sightline Commercial Solutions highlights its ability to help clients turn sunken areas into dynamic settings where guests can walk on water.

MINNEAPOLIS – For decades, patrons have been pushing hotels and resorts to offer alternatives to stuffy ballrooms for corporate events, weddings and other gatherings. With the continuing rise in popularity of the al fresco experience, architects, designers and facility managers are looking for ways to accommodate more outdoor gatherings and events.

“Rather than investing in expansion, facilities should consider optimizing the space they already have,” said Courtney Schmitz, director of sales for Sightline Commercial Solutions, a leading fabricator and supplier of portable platform solutions. “If that includes a pool area, you’re in luck. With the right equipment, virtually any sunken area can be turned into a dynamic setting for entertainment where guests can walk on water – without divine intervention.”

When fitted with specially designed modular platforms, a pool can offer valuable additional square footage for hosting events, concerts, weddings and other gatherings. Sightline has worked with venues around the world to create custom pool cover systems. Engineered to exacting specifications and custom configured for each individual pool, these systems combine Sightline’s all-weather SC90® Clima-Core® and acrylic SC90® Clarity platforms with Relia-Beam spanning stage supports to create a temporary, multi-functional flooring.

“A popular choice for hotels, resorts and even private residences looking to expand their event hosting capabilities, our pool cover systems can be customized to accommodate different setups ranging from formal gatherings to casual parties,” explained Schmitz. “They are engineered to support the weight of furniture, equipment and guests, and can incorporate lighting and other amenities to amplify ambiance and comfort.”

Designed to withstand harsh chemicals and the outdoor elements, the platforms used in pool cover applications are constructed with sturdy aluminum frames that have undergone extensive testing in submerged conditions. Surface and finish options range from hardwood and polyvinyl to acrylic available in clear, frosted or opaque surface options.

“Acrylic platforms are especially popular for pool coverings due to their translucence,” noted Schmitz. “They create a glimmering effect, especially in the evening, and when paired with accent lighting to create a glowing ambiance.”

Following are four examples that demonstrate how a pool cover system can enhance space utilization, ambiance and venue profitability:

Omni La Costa Resort

Thanks to its beautiful California setting and climate, the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad hosts social gatherings, weddings and other events outdoors year-round. To fully optimize the resort’s outdoor space, the Sightline team engineered a custom pool cover using acrylic platforms and SC9600 bridge supports to offer additional surface area. The system is especially stunning in the evening, when integrated LED lighting illuminates the transparent platforms for a memorable, dramatic effect.

Four Seasons Hotel, Macau

The transparent pool cover at the Four Seasons Hotel in Macau, China, leaves a lasting impression, especially when illuminated. Using acrylic platforms and SC90® support legs, Sightline built the specialized cover to create a seamless floor that maximizes square footage in the hotel’s outdoor event area. With the custom cover, the Four Seasons can create an illustrious atmosphere for car shows, fashion shows, weddings and many other events.

The Wynn, Las Vegas

To create an unparalleled experience for guests of the XS Nightclub at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Sightline utilized its SC90® platforms and bridge supports to create a custom pool cover system designed to perfectly install in and over the hotel’s outdoor pool to provide a smooth, sturdy surface for performers and guests.

“The cover system can be quickly set up and taken down so, by day, the pool is available to guests for swimming and then easily transformed into a dynamic outdoor dance floor at night,” said Schmitz.

The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas

The pool at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is a vibrant oasis offering guests a refreshing respite from the sizzling Southwest sun. But when the city comes to life at night, it transforms into a dazzling performance space like no other. Utilizing Sightline’s state-of-the-art SC90 platforms with a sleek black HDPE surface, the hotel can seamlessly cover the pool and morph it into a dynamic nightclub setting that sets the stage for an evening of extraordinary experiences where guests can dance and revel in an electric atmosphere.

For hoteliers and event planners looking to make the most of their outdoor space and create a one-of-a-kind experience to entice guests and bring in new business, a platform pool cover is a worthwhile investment. Learn more about these innovative modular systems at sightlinecommercial.com.

About Sightline Commercial Solutions
Based in Minneapolis, Sightline Commercial Solutions is a leading fabricator and global supplier of architectural railing, metal, glazing and portable platform solutions for the commercial, sports venue, live entertainment and performing arts industries. Since 1990, the company has specialized in providing innovative solutions for the most complex challenges. For more information visit https://www.sightlinecommercial.com.

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