himmelzimmer

Location:
Tasmania, Australia
Type:
Masterplan, Wellness Centre
Client:
N/A
Year:
2017
The area - where the spa and wellness treatment facilities are concentrated - is part of a larger masterplan. The facilities are located in the relaxing, quiet and calming clearing of a forest in Tasmania, Australia.
The Spa and Wellness building to the east of the clearing embraces the valley and landscape, concentrating views out over the terrain to allow contemplation and enjoyment of natural surroundings.The Reception and Restaurant building to the south of the clearing is a point of arrival for those staying temporarily in the forest retreat cabins, and will incorporate a destination restaurant overlooking the wetland landscape.


When visiting the lower marsh creek clearing, it is immediately apparent that this is an area of tranquillity and peacefulness. Its existing condition is one of the cleared fields used for grazing animals, surrounded by an enclosed forest. A void within a filled space. To ensure that the environmental qualities of this area are improved and enhanced,and the atmospheric quality is maintained, it has been decided to purposely limit the built form within the void area to the edges and ends. The grazing field is transformed into a wetland area that enhances the natural beauty of the setting whilst also offering up a number of new activities that will attract visitors to this area of the site.
The Spa & Wellness Centre consists of indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms, massage rooms, medical consultation and private treatment rooms, fitness/gym, yoga and meditation space, relaxation lounge, juice bar and a retail store.There are several different indoor pools that are visually connected by an undulating sculptural ceiling element. The indoor pools are;
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Cold Bath
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Relaxation Pool
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Flower Bath
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Swimming Pool
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Hydrotherapy Pool
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Fountain Pool
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Hot Pool







