The spa of the future – exclusively for the Czech market from a Czech manufacturer
Thursday, 3. November, 2011
During Designblok in Prague from 4–9 October 2011, SOLITAIRE – the Spa of the Future from USSPA, the first Czech manufacturer of top-quality spas was introduced to the public. The USSPA studios released a design, development, and complete production of a unique spa that is more than a generation ahead of its time and brings an extraordinary range of innovations and patents to the field of whirlpools.
The Czech premiere and official release of the Solitaire to the Czech market took place on October 4 in the heart of Prague, directly in the Designblok Superstudio. The special evening was attended by more than 100 VIP guests. This unusual exhibition, prepared by Atelier Kunc for USSPA, was packed with interesting guests including company owners and directors, architects, and other significant figures. The gala evening also marked the transfer of the leadership of the family business – Ing. Petr Kolář, the company founder, happened to be celebrating his 60th birthday on that date, and he used the occasion to pass the family business to his daughter, Ing. Kateřina Kadlecová. Up to that point, Ms. Kadlecová had filled the post of the company's marketing director.
Solitaire attracted the attention of all the visitors who had been invited to the secretly futuristic exhibition throughout Designblok's activities. Its technology and exceptionally advanced appearance inspired enthusiasm, admiration, and awe. Its appearance was enhanced by the original design casing created by the team of young architects from the MOLO Architekti. The Solitaire even gained the admiration of the jury, who nominated it for the Editor's Award for Best New Product.
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Ing. Petr Kolář
Ing. Petr Kolář
owner and founder of USSPA
company director until 11/2011; initiator of the development of Solitaire, guru of the entire project that fundamentally influenced the final form of Solitaire
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Academic Sculptor Petr Slanina
Academic Sculptor Petr Slanina
head designer
author of the interior design of Solitaire, connecting new materials, new functions, and cooperation on the technical design; has worked for USSPA since 1998
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Ing. Kateřina Kadlecová
Ing. Kateřina Kadlecová
company director and co-owner
member of the Solitaire development team; in her original position of marketing manager she is also largely responsible for the final design and concept of individualization, as well as the project's communication strategy and promotion
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Ing. Jan Kadlec
Ing. Jan Kadlec
executive director
as a Solitaire development team member was mostly active in the development of new technology, control system, and commissioning into production, including all matters associated with introducing Solitaire to the market
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Winner of the spa category
Winner of the spa category World fair Piscine,
Lyon - France -
Product of the month 1/2011
Product of the month 1/2011 Proffesional magazíne Haus & Wellness,
Germany