Private House Spa

摘要

Otherworldly and ethereal might be the best way to describe this spa, an addition to a European 19th century country estate. The contemporary spa stands in sharp contrast to the traditionally styled existing residence, melding luxurious materials and finishes-fumed-oak and Black Sicilian Basaltina-with light. The project brief called for the creation of "a series of calming, coherent, and relaxing spaces." The 5,000-square-foot below-grade space, which includes a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a gymnasium, is just that. By carefully positioning lighting elements, Lighting Design International created a unique environment. The London firm had a leg up thanks to the dynamic ceiling-a series of folded planes fabricated from glass-reinforced gypsum (GRG)-that architects Carmody Groarke designed as a sculptural counterpoint to the smooth surfaces of water.