Planning
At the company wiegand.waterrides, the successful water attraction begins with thoughtful planning: from the initial idea to the final implementation, we accompany both the construction of individual water slides and the comprehensive design of entire water parks – indoors and outdoors. Our strength lies in the combination of technical excellence, customer-oriented project support and creative concept development.
Whether it's the integration of individual slides into an existing leisure pool or the implementation of a complete water park – each project is individually analyzed and optimally tailored to the site conditions. In this manner, we are able to create plants which are not only functionally convincing, but also sustainably increase the visitor experience.
Planning of slides
Initial consultation
Our approach makes it possible both to adapt proven concepts and to design completely individual water worlds that are suitable for every size and every requirement. The initial consultation is a crucial milestone on the way to your bespoke slide experience. During this meeting, we will lay the foundation for your project in cooperation with you. Together we will discuss the feasibility of your customer requirements. We also check the available slides in order to find suitable extensions for your system.
- Meeting on site
- Consultation date
- Concept development
Visualization
Through the use of visualization techniques, our designs come to life and allow us and our customers to experience the planned slides in advance. This technique is crucial for the assessment of the attractiveness and of the success potential of each concept idea. We profit from our experience and creativity to not only construct slides, but to create worlds of experience that convince and inspire.
- Planning based on CAD data
- Creation of hand sketches (initial drafts)
- Creation of 3D sketches
- Creation of 3D videos
Technical design
Our in-house technical draughtsmen and engineers use state-of-the-art software and in-depth expertise in order to design each slide exactly according to your ideas and local conditions. Our planning takes into account not only the existing state of construction, but also its potential of future extensions. In this manner, we are able to ensure that your water slide is not only enthusiastic and safe today, but also in the future.
- Use of existing construction planning data
- Creation of various slide concepts
- Creation of drawings for construction planning
Our planning strengths
Planning of water parks
Offer – Everything from a single source
Property identification and feasibility study
A successful water park starts with the right choice of location. The company Wiegand.waterrides supports in the search for the ideal property and conducts feasibility studies. In this manner, the project has been on solid footing right from the start.
Concept development – tailor-made and well thought-out
The concepts go beyond pure slide planning and include holistic solutions which are specially tailored to the target group. The focus is on a coherent overall experience which persuades both from a functional and aesthetical point of view. Since the technical components occupy around 30% of the building area, the early integration of in-house water and building technology enables an optimal symbiosis of form and function.
Approval planning – safe and efficient
From the preliminary planning to the building permit, the team of architects takes care of all the necessary steps. All formalities are handled reliably, so that the project can run smoothly.
Design principles – aesthetics meets functionality
Integration into the landscape
The design of the water parks attaches particular importance to the harmonious integration into the natural environment. Visual axes and feel-good comfort are in the foreground for the creation of a harmonious and inviting ambience.
Form follows function
The principle of "form follows function" shapes the architectural design. The design adapts to the natural conditions of the terrain and ensures an energy-optimised overall concept. This permits the creation of parks which are both aesthetically convincing and functionally well thought out.
Holistic approach – for sustainable success
The company Wiegand.waterrides relies on creative planning, in-depth expertise and a comprehensive project approach. From the idea to the planning to the implementation: every step is professionally accompanied to permit the implementation of a successful and attractive water park.
Costs and Purchase
TheCostsfor a water slide vary depending on the product, location and scope of the provided services. A simple indication of costs is not feasible, as each project is individually evaluated and offered. The construction costs can be broken down into different services in order to enable a detailed cost statement.
The costs depend on several factors, including the following ones:
- Size and length of the slide
- Material (stainless steel or GRP)
- Additional functions (for example: LED lighting, virtual reality)
- Location and installation effort
For an individualofferwe create a tailor-made calculation.
Upon request, when purchasing a water slide, the customer not only receives the slide itself, but also stairs, towers, start and run area as well as potential special effects. The delivery also includes the entire planning documents and, of course, the applicable guarantees. In addition, a TÜV certificate for operational readiness can be issued. Static calculations and technical requirements for water technology are planned by us while the foundations as well as the water technology are usually provided by the customer.
Choosing betweenGRPandStainless steeldepends on many factors. Although stainless steel can be slightly more expensive to purchase, the follow-up and maintenance costs are much lower, and the service life is longer than that of GRP when properly maintained. On the other hand, GRP moulds can be shaped individually and also offer a higher degree of design freedom in terms of visual presentation. This can be a key success factor. For this reason, it is not clear which material is the best choice.
Stainless steelis almost maintenance-free if it is used and cared about properly.GRPon the other hand, is more susceptible to damage from sunlight and mechanical wear. For this reason, an annual maintenance is mandatory. As a consequence, stainless steel offers advantages in terms of maintenance costs as well as in terms of durability.
Yes, Wiegand water slides are sold worldwide. We are in many countries, from China to Cuba, and have an extensive network to for the global distribution and installation of the slides. From here you can reach ourReference Projects.
If you purchase a water slide, the construction situation on site is the first criterion determining what is feasible. It is important to select the correct product, check the statics and construction options, calculate the production times and construction costs and finally plan the implementation. A careful planning and a consideration of all factors is critical to the success of the project. For this reason, professional advice and concrete planning is recommended.
Our slides are designed to have a long service life and low maintenance costs. Their profitability depends on the number of visitors, water and energy costs as well as maintenance costs.
The payback period depends on the operating costs and on the frequency of visitors. The operators usually expect a payback period of around 5 years.
Yes, in addition to water slides, we also manufactureDry Slidesmade of stainless steel, including, for example, escape slides, playground slides, large slides and much more. The areas of application range from amusement parks to shopping centres to office buildings. Go directly to the manufacturer of dry slides:www.wiegandslide.de
We will be happy to advise you on your waterslide project and prepare an individual offer. The maintenance work is also part of our service.