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“The design team from Kappe Architects spearheaded by Ron Kappe provided a beautiful design for the Yountville Community Swimming Pool located on the grounds of the California Veteran’s Home in Yountville.  The design utilized the existing structure and facilities to the maximum extent possible while providing a very attractive blend of a casual “cabana like” look among the older, more institutional buildings within the Home.  The results are stunning and the atmosphere fostered by the design strongly compliments its use as a community swimming pool.  Working with the design team, Ron navigated the difficult review process provided by the different agencies and public with the greatest of calm and flexibility.  The Town of Yountville greatly appreciated the efforts of Ron and his design team in bringing this project to completion within a very limited time and budget.”

Myke Praul, Public Works Director/Town Engineer 



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Originally constructed in 1962, the Veterans Home Pool serves both the family-oriented community of Yountville and the senior community of the Veterans Home.  The pool and pool building were in serious need of modernization, seismic upgrades, and general maintenance.  Kappe Architects in conjunction with Milton Johnson, Architect produced comprehensive two-tier feasibility studies recommending various significant improvements.

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Key Project Considerations
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+ The scope of the project encompassed the pool, pool house and several site improvements including the removal and replacement of pool drains, pool decking and fencing 
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+ At the time of our evaluation, the pool required Title 24 Division 31-B compliance for drains and code required water turn-over rate
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+ The facility also required compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Key Outcomes
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+ Working with representatives from both the Town and the Veterans Home, we developed a masterplan and project budget 
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+ We constructed an enlarged and modernized pool house including a concession stand, office, dressing rooms, equipment room and storage (1,900 sq. ft. in total)
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+ We fully upgraded the Community Pool, plus installed a handicap hydraulic self-assist lift 
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+ We introduced a new Children's Pool with water features
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+ We added several new trellis and shade structures
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We modernized the restrooms and showers to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)









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