7534 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741
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HISTORY
In 1996 Ken Paulson and Dave Acklin established Aqua Design International in order to provide consulting services
for architects and/or general contractors to assist with the design phase of construction.
Through the years Aqua Design Intl. has expanded not only in personnel but in the scope of design services available
to our clients. We take enormous pride in our ability to coalesce our collective seventy-six years of experience in
the industry to the budgets, designs, and dreams of our clients.
Whether it is a comprehensive construction development package for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in South
Korea, a FINA Standard Olympic Training Facility in Obregon, Mexico, a luxurious Aman Resort, the U.S. Embassy
in Haiti, or a Municipal Pool in Bartlesville, Oklahoma we are confi dent that our services will be invaluable in the
design and development of any commercial pool, spa, or water feature. Moreover, we are convinced that our skill
set and resultant product quality will lend unmatched veracity to any presentation.
HISTORY
KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Mr. Acklin began his career in the swimming pool industry when he was hired as the National Sales Manager for
United Industries, an equipment manufacturer for swimming pools in Wichita, KS. While spearheading United
Industries’ sales effort through 1988 Mr. Acklin supplied equipment and technical design support to the commercial
projects:
Big Splash Waterpark, Tulsa, OK
Albrook Air Force Base, Panama City, Panama
Wet ‘n Wild Waterpark, Orlando, FL
U.S. Naval Station, Rota, Spain
Sam’s Fun City, Pensacola, FL
Rochester YMCA, Rochester, NY
FAA Academy, Oklahoma City, OK
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
NASA Marshal Flight Space Center/Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
In 1988, J.F. Snow and Associates recruited Mr. Acklin as the V.P. of Construction in Honolulu, HI. During his tenure
with J.F. Snow and Associates Mr. Acklin managed the construction of the following projects:
Four Seasons and Embassy Suites, Maui, HI
Manele Bay Resort, Lanai, HI
Westin Kauai Lagoons, Kauai, HI
Uraku Tower, Honolulu, HI
Mr. Acklin’s career in the swimming pool industry persisted when, in 1992, he joined Patio Pools and Spas of Tucson,
AZ. In 1996 he ascended to the Commercial/Homebuilder Division Sales Manager for Patio Pools and Spas. Since
1996 Mr. Acklin has managed the following projects:
Del Webb Sunfl ower, Marana, AZ
Canyon Ranch Health Spa, Tucson, AZ
Quincie Douglas Municipal Pool & Spray Court, Tucson, AZ
Jacobs Park Municipal Pool & Spray Court, Tucson, AZ
City of Sierra Vista Aquatic Facility, Sierra Vista, AZ
City of Safford Municipal Pool, Safford, AZ
Mr. Acklin specializes in commercial aquatic facilities with a unique working knowledge of all phases of commercial
swimming pool equipment, chemical treatment, planning, design, and construction techniques.
DAVID ACKLIN
President, Aqua Design International
A graduate of the University of Arizona in 1985, Mr. Paulson began his career in Landscape Architecture with a civil
engineering/landscape architecture fi rm. Major products included an 80-acre Plan Unit Development, 20-acre
subdivision, and the Mount Lemmon Highway widening project, phase two. In both housing projects Mr. Paulson
assumed responsibility not only for the landscape and irrigation plans, but the lot and street layout and grading
as well.
In September of 1987 Mr. Paulson entered the swimming pool business as a residential design consultant with
Patio Pools and Spas in Tucson, AZ. He won his fi rst NSPI Gold Medal for his residential design work in 1990. Since
then Mr. Paulson has gone on to win a multitude of NSPI and Master Pool awards for his residential and commercial
designs.
In 1996 Mr. Paulson joined Dave Acklin to establish the Commercial Division of Patio Pools and Spas in Tucson, AZ.
In the following years Mr. Paulson has been integral in the following major projects:
Westin La Paloma Resort, Tucson, AZ
Canyon Ranch Health Spa, Tucson, AZ
City of Sierra Vista Aquatic Facility, Sierra Vista, AZ
Hilton El Conquistador Resort, Oro Valley, AZ
Quincie Douglas Municipal Pool & Spray Court, Tucson, AZ
Jacobs Park Municipal Pool & Spray Court, Tucson, AZ
City of Douglas Municipal Pool, Douglas, AZ
The Lodges at Canoa Ranch, Oro Valley, AZ
City of Safford Municipal Pool, Safford, AZ
Mr. Paulson has married his swimming pool construction knowledge to his award winning design abilities as a
Landscape Architect to produce a unique and valuable niche within the professional design service industry.
KENNETH A. PAULSON
Vice President, Aqua Design InternationalRegistered Landscape Architect
SAMPLE L IST OF
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Instituto Tecnologico de SonoraCiudad Obregon, Mexico
The GalleryTucson, Arizona
Quincie Douglas Municipal Pool Tucson, Arizona
Camp Humphreys, United States ArmyProject Completed, 2004Consultants to TJD/JA, Seoul, Korea
Aman Resort Canyon LandProject In progressConsultants to I-10 Studio
Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain ResortProject In progressConsultants to DM Resort Development
Quincie Douglas Park, City of TucsonProject Completed, 2005Consultant to Albanese-Brooks and Associates
Instituto Tecnologico de SonoraProject Completed, 2004Consultants to ITSON
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Thomas J. Davis/Jung Il Associates
Outdoor Water Park with 16,000 Sq. Ft. lap pool, 5,200 Sq. Ft. recreation pool, spa, spray court
Seoul, Korea
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I-10 Studio
8,000 SF recreation pool, spas, suite pools, refl ective pools, watsu pools,
various water features
Lake Powell region, Utah
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Hill Glazier Architects
7,000 SF recreation pools, spas, various water features
Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona
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Albanese-Brooks and Associates
Community pool/shared use with Tucson High competition pool.
Water play equipment, water slide, recreation area with beach entry.
Tucson, Arizona
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Outdoor Olympic swimming pool to meet FINA Standards.
Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
50 Meters by 25 Meters. = 1250 sq. meters
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Durrant Architects
4,000 SF Beach entry pool, lap pool, water slide, spray court
Safford, Arizona
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New Indoor Aquatic Center with 3 each “Watsu” Pools, Therapy Pool, Sports pool with
swim machine and underwater treadmills, a 50’ lap pool and a spa.
Tucson, Arizona
City of Safford, ArizonaProject Completed, 2005Consultants to Durrant Architects
Canyon Ranch Project Completed, 1999Design Build Project
Ritz Carlton ResidencesProject In progressConsultant to Marks-Thomas Architects
U.S. Embassy Port au Prince, HaitiProject In progressConsultants to Fluor Corp.
Pasqua Yaqui Wellness CenterProject In progressConsultant to Swaim and Associates
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Marks-Thomas Architects
Indoor pool and spa, 6 water features
Baltimore, Maryland
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Fluor Corp
Recreation pool and spa
Port au Prince, Haiti
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Swaim and Associates
5,000 SF beach entry pool, water slide, lap pool, spray court
Pascua Yaqui Nation, Arziona
5,500 Sq. Ft.
Desert Diamond CasinoProject In progressConsultant to JCJ Blackman Architecture
Puerta PrivadaProject Completed, May 2006Consultant to Miguel Askar
Camp Casey Aquatic Center, United States ArmyProject Completed, 2003Consultants to TJD/JA, Seoul, Korea
Yongsun Aquatic Center, United States ArmyProject Completed, 2003Consultants to TJD/JA, Seoul, Korea
Jacobs Park Pool, City of TucsonProject Completed, 2004Consultant to Burns Wald-Hopkins
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JCJ Blackman Architecture
Resort pool, spa, entry water feature, rock water fall
Tohono O’Odham Nation, Arizona
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Burns Wald-Hopkins
Community pool with beach entry, water play equipment and a spray court.
Tucson, Arizona
4550 sq. ft.
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Seaver Franks Architects
Negative edge overfl ow pool 8,000 SF, two spas, landscaping plan for
plantings, lighting, irrigation
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
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Thomas J. Davis / Jung Il Associates
Indoor deck level pool with 25 meter lap lane.
Seoul, Korea
457sq. meters
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Thomas J. Davis / Jung Il Associates
Indoor deck level pool with 25 meter lap lane, 13’ deep diving bay, and a waterslide.
Seoul, Korea
768 sq. meters
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
REFERENCES
Burns and Wald-Hopkins Architects261 N. Court Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701David Wald-Hopkins, 520-795-2705
OTO Development1930 Nelson Avenue, Unit A, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Mike Gallen, 310-379-2785
J.A. Jones International6000 Fairview at J.A. Jones Drive, Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28210-1100
704-553-3500
Durrant Architects2980 N. Campbell Ave. #130, Tucson, AZ 85711
Frank Slingerton, 520-318-4250
Thomas J. Davis/Jung II AssociatesUSAEDFE, Unit 15546
APO AP 96205-0610, Seoul, South KoreaJerry William
I-10 Studio Architecture & Interiors400 S. Rubio Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Rick Joy, 520-624-1442
Marks, Thomas Architects1410 N. Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-539-4300
The Preston Partnership LLCNorthpark Town Center Building 400
1000 Abernathy Road, NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30328Steve Middendorf, 770-396-7248
Albanese-Brooks Associates1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Roger Brooks, 520-881-4512
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