Engineered for World-Class Pools + Spas
At Barr + Wray, engineering design is the backbone of every successful pool and spa project. With over 60 years of experience and a global portfolio of over 2,000 pools and 400 spas, we deliver robust, efficient, and compliant systems that stand the test of time.
Our engineering design services cover the full project lifecycle – from early-stage feasibility studies to detailed technical documentation. Whether you’re an architect, consultant or contractor, we work closely with you to ensure every system is tailored to your project’s operational, spatial, and regulatory requirements. We can offer the following services:
- Feasibility – Early-stage technical input and planning
- Hydraulic Design – Flow rates, pipework sizing, and pump selection
- Filtration + Water Treatment – System design hygiene, and sustainability
- Thermal + Environmental Control – Heating, ventilation, and humidity management
- Technical Documentation – Drawings, specifications, and compliance reports
We design aquatic systems that deliver safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Our designs are aligned with international standards including RIBA, EN, and ISO. Whether it’s a competition-standard pool or a hydrotherapy suite, we engineer systems that are safe, efficient, and future-ready.
This includes energy-efficient plant room layouts and co-ordination for Thermal Suites and Wet Spa Areas, allowing development of the facilities by the Interior Designers and Spa Consultants. We also provide BIM coordination and digital modelling to support seamless project delivery from concept to completion.
Sustainability is embedded in our engineering approach.
We design systems that reduce energy consumption, minimise water waste, and optimise chemical usage – helping clients meet environmental targets and reduce operational costs.
To achieve this, we integrate a range of sustainable technologies and design strategies. These include heat recovery systems and energy-efficient pumps, low-consumption filtration solutions, and smart controls that optimise water and energy usage.
Our designs can also incorporate renewable energy sources and are supported by lifecycle planning to ensure long-term operational efficiency and environmental impact reduction.
Global Aquatic Engineering Expertise
We’ve delivered engineering design for aquatic environments across the UK, UAE, US, Canada, and beyond. Our team has supported projects such as:
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Basin Glacial Waters all-sensory thermal bathing
- The Londoner, Leicester Square – Five-star pools and thermal experiences
- The Royal Atlantis, Dubai – Complex spa hydraulics and thermal systems
- JW Marriott, Venice – Vitality pool engineering with stainless steel features
- The Newt, Somerset – Integrated hydrotherapy and environmental control
- Four Seasons, Baku – High-spec spa systems with bespoke engineering
- London 2012 – Olympic-standard filtration and water treatment
Trusted by Architects, Developers + Luxury Brands
With over 60 years of aquatic engineering experience, Barr + Wray brings deep expertise to every project. Our in-house design and technical teams ensure precision and quality from concept to completion, while our global project delivery is backed by a strong understanding of local compliance requirements.
Whether you’re designing a new aquatic spa facility or upgrading an existing one, our engineering team is ready to help you deliver a system that performs flawlessly.
Consultancy + Design Solutions
Expert guidance from concept to detail, shaping pool + spa spaces to work beautifully and efficiently.
Interior Design
We deliver fully integrated spa interiors with creativity, precision, and deep sector knowledge. With 400+ global projects, our team guides clients from concept to construction, ensuring every space is tailored to its purpose and users.
Pool + Spa Consultancy
We collaborate with leading architects and designers to develop comprehensive spa consultancy packages. These include conceptual layouts, spa journey planning, and full interior design documentation — covering reception areas, treatment rooms, thermal zones, and more. Our consultancy ensures your spa is operationally sound, visually compelling, and ready for tender.
Our Global Portfolio
Four Seasons Place is located in the heart of the KLCC district, adjacent to the world-famous Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, a mixed-use commercial development comprising of five-star hotels, branded serviced apartments and a six-level branded shopping mall, all with Four Seasons contemporary style and elegance.
Located in the heart of London, the Four Seasons Hotel at 10 Trinity Square is a landmark of power and prestige - the former Port of London Authority Headquarters.
Barr + Wray are delighted to add another Fairmont project to our ever-growing portfolio.
The iconic Palm Jumeirah, the worlds largest human-engineered island, is a destination steeped in seaside elegance; a place where magnificent tourist attractions and miles of white sand wait at every turn.
ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa is an oasis among a bustling and lively environment, focused on ëbringing the outdoors in through landscaped outdoor journeys and views of lush, tropical forestry; combined with beautifully designed private and social spaces inside the spa, making this world-class spa the perfect destination to get away and unwind.
Following the successful refurbishment of the Center Parcs in Elveden Forest, Barr + Wray were awarded a £4 million contract to install all of the pool filtration and water treatment plants and pumping equipment for seven large free form pools, located in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise at the new £250 million holiday village at Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire.
Barr + Wray has completed a £700,000 contract to re-model the subtropical pool at Center Parcs in Elveden Forest.
Barr + Wray are pleased to have successfully completed works at the Luxury Loch Lomond Resort, Cameron House Hotel. Located within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, on the banks of Loch Lomond, the newly refurbished leisure facility is perfect relaxing and enjoying the scenic views of the natural surroundings
Barr + Wray is delighted to have completed and handed over the first Olympic Legacy Pool from the 2012 Olympic Games.
Barr + Wray are pleased to have completed the pool package at Barony Campus in Cumnock.
You are invited to escape everything at the new AWAY Spa as part of the superb facilities at the W Hotel in Singapore.
After completion of our engineering design contract, Barr + Wray have handed over works for the newest five-star hotel in Hong Kong.
Armani Spa for the Armani Hotel in Milan is the second Armani Hotel that opened in November 2011 on the prestigious Via Manzoni.
Barr + Wray are excited to announce the official completion of the refurbishment of Center Parcs Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.
We provided hydro facilities for the award-winning, iconic flagship Address Downtown Hotel situated in the very centre of Downtown Dubai, near the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall.
The first 25 Hours Hotel has opened in the Middle East within the One Central Development in turn part of the Dubai Future District Downtown.
The Four Seasons Hotel group has opened its first ever hotel in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
Barr + Wray are delighted to announce the completion our supply + installation package for the 13 Townhouses at the sought-after prime residence of Chelsea Barracks, London.
Googles European headquarters in Dublin have added an onsite swimming pool to their list of office perks.
Kellett School is the renowned British International School located in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.
Barr + Wray are delighted to have completed works for the Male and Female Wet Spa installation within the first hotel solely designed by world renowned fashion designer for which the property bears his name.
The JHL Solitaire Hotel, Gading Serpong, is the latest addition to the D Varee gold label property portfolio and is located forty minutes south of Jakartas International Airport.
We are delighted to have recently completed our contract on the remote island of St. Helena, a volcanic outpost in the South Atlantic Ocean. There is only one leisure facility on this small island which hosts a large open air pool alongside a small childrens pool.
Barr + Wray are delighted to have completed the pool works at Hornchurch Sports Centre, alongside main contractor Metnor Construction.
The Gran Hotel BahÌa del Duque Resort rises majestically next to the beautiful beach of El Duque on the island of Tenerife.
Envisioned as the most dazzling urban spa in the United Kingdom, the new luxury spa at Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane, London crowns the building with a 10th-floor rooftop retreat, offering 360° views over the treetops and the historic cityscape.
Barr + Wray has completed a top-of-the-range spa and pool facility for prestigious hotel group Four Seasons at its new hotel in Dubai.
Barr + Wray has completed the design and fit out of the luxurious new AmberRose Spa retreat at Scotlands Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel.
MBR, situated on the shore of the Arabian Gulf, in Kuwait has been a well known feature of Kuwaits tourism venue since its opening in 1974.
Barr + Wray have completed our contract within the stunning new MGM property in the Cotai region of Macau.
The RAF Base Mount Pleasant was constructed in 1982 after the Falklands War and included a 20m lap pool designed and installed by Barr + Wray.
Ocean Park is Hong Kongs unique theme park and since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organisation, has developed itself to be a world-class attraction connecting people with nature attracting more 140 million visitors to the park since its inception.
Londons Landmark Skyscrapers often gain nicknames which evolve informally throughout the planning process.
One Hyde Park, the first European Residences at Mandarin Oriental, will be one of the most exclusive address in the world.
Barr + Wray are delighted to have completed another high end commercial project with the wonderful team at Midgard Ltd for One Thames City.
One Tower Bridge, London, is located at one of the most iconic riverside landmarks in the capital.
Sited within a 4 tower development consisting of 3 residential towers and a single hotel tower, the Paramount Hotel and Resort located in Downtown Dubai oozes with essential Hollywood Style and Glamour, a must see for any movie buff.
Barr + Wray is proud to be associated with a number of Mandarin Oriental spa developments, in particular the Mandarin Oriental New York, which stands out as a city spa of ultimate relaxation.
The world class Aquatics Centre in the Aberdeen Sports Village has been completed and will open to the public in Spring 2014.
Barr + Wray are delighted to have recently completed work at the new 2,700 square-metre luxurious Swinton Park Country Club & Spa extension in North Yorkshire.
Barr + Wray has completed the design and fit out of the luxurious spa thermal and hydro facilities within the Emaar Hospitality Group seventh Address branded Hotel ñ Address Fountain Views.
Barr + Wray have completed the fit-out of the lavish spa thermal and hydro facilities within the recently opened Address Jumeirah Resort & Spa beachfront property.
Skibo Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Sgiobail) is located in the Scottish Highlands in Sutherland overlooking the Dornoch Firth.
Barr + Wray are proud to be associated with a number of the Leela palaces, hotels and resort developments, in particular the Leela Palace in Mumbai, Udaipur and New Delhi.
Nestled in the leafy suburbs and only minutes from Cork, the Maryborough Hotel & Spa combines the charm and grandeur of a country residence with the luxury of an internationally acclaimed hotel.
Gleneagles is one of the oldest and most well-known hotels in Scotland, opened in 1924 as the 'eighth wonder of the world', built by the Caledonian Railway Company with its own railway station.
Following our completion of Erdington Leisure Centre in September 2017, Stechford is the second leisure centre to open as part of Birmingham City Councils £40 million investment programme.
Morgan Sindall are the main contractors for Adur & Worthing Council's latest project, which replaces the towns existing 1960's Aquarena and involves the construction of a striking new £17.9 million centre, designed by award-winning architects, Wilkinson Eyre, which overlooks the sea.
Barr + Wray have successfully completed their aquatic works package at the new Ponteland school and leisure development in Northumberland.
Located in the deep South of the Island, the Ritz Carlton Nusa Dua, is a simply stunning beach front resort and spa.
The second Ritz-Carlton property in Malaysia has opened on the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi.
Barr + Wray are pleased to have successfully completed the water filtration and feature hydraulics at the new South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon, Northern Ireland.
Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens with its own private beach overlooking the Grand Canal, the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal features 447 luxurious guest rooms and suites, as well as 85 private villas.
Ubud is located in Central Bali, and is more famous for the arts and crafts over the wild nightlife.
Just a healthy walk from Cameron House, the spa at the Carrick represents the ultimate in luxury and self indulgence.
Barr + Wray are pleased to have completed the pool installation at Queensferry High School, working alongside Morrison Construction.
Further to completion of our appointment as the Wet Spa Engineering Consultants, Barr+Wray were contracted to supply Stainless Steel Features for the Spa Pool and Vitality Pools. In addition, we were also provided with subcontract order from the Fit-Out contractor for the supply and installation of the Thermal Suite comprising of Steam Room and Salt Sauna.
Set within the grounds and surrounded by the sheltering stones of an historic walled garden, the spa in the Walled Garden is a private retreat for Club members.
Barr + Wray are proud to have been involved in the development of the luxurious spa at the Newt in Somerset.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore - one of this thriving citys newest luxury hotels, features a 17,000 square-foot wellness floor of rejuvenation and tranquillity.
Barr + Wray were appointed for the supply, installation and commissioning of the 6 lane, 25m swimming pool, 20m Training pool, Leisure Pool with features, Splash pad water play area and Toddler pool filtration and water treatment plant.
Barr + Wray were appointed by BAM Construction to supply and install the 25m Myrtha Pool, a Pool Pod 3.0 and advanced filtration water treatment plant.
Barr + Wray were appointed by Keyplan to supply and install the advanced filtration water treatment plant.
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