Spa Specifier: Outdoor Special

A SPA GARDEN SUMMER SPECIAL SHOWCASING STYLISH EQUIPMENT AND LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

YouForest

Myrtha Wellness

New from leading Italian hydrothermal specialist Myrtha Wellness, YouForest is an innovative way to provide outdoor wellness experiences including saunas, steam baths and relaxation areas.

Modular and expandable, YouForest 1.0 (below) is a Finnish sauna with a panoramic front window, an external shower, LED lighting and a natural wood finish that gives off a dry heat from 90-100°C.

Finished in either wood or ‘fossil’ black tones, YouForest 2.0 (top) has a central entrance area from where guests can access both a Finnish sauna and a Myrtha steam bath.

Completing the collection, YouForest 3.0 comprises a sauna on one side and a relaxation area with ergonomic loungers on the other, including radiant panels in black glass. Suitable for use in all weather types, including snow, all three YouForest configurations are prefabricated and easy to install.

www.myrthawellness.com

Fusion and Zen Active

Treesse

Designed by Marc Sadler, the Fusion and Zen Active spa series from hydrotherapy expert Treesse provide elegant, minimalist bathing options that are suitable for use indoors or outdoors.

Featuring a patented, hidden system of whirlpool jets, Zen Active (above) provides five or six seats and its rectangular lines are highlighted by an overflow effect with chromotherapy mood lighting on both the perimeter and the rim of the tub.

Also featuring the ‘ghost’ whirlpool system and an overflow effect, Fusion comes in oval, rectangular and round versions with chromotherapy mood lighting emanating from the perimeter of the tub.

www.gruppotres.it

Lisa Swing

S•CAB

The new Lisa Swing is the result of a collaboration between art director and co-owner of S•CAB Luisa Battaglia and architect Marcello Ziliani.

The suspended seat for adults is available for customised hooking or with a dedicated, self-supporting structure and features a galvanised and powder-coated tubular steel frame.

With the seat and backrest made from woven nautical rope, the swing chair is available in four colourways: anthracite frame with mint nautical rope (pictured); mustard frame with silver nautical rope; terracotta frame with orange nautical rope; and aviation blue frame with orange nautical rope.

www.scabdesign.com

MOLO XL

Kettal

The modular design and weather-proof construction of Kettal’s MOLO XL makes it easily adaptable to any outdoor space. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, each section can be reorganised to create any number of configurations and a 60-degree corner module even allows for the creation of attractive curves.

With a minimalist aesthetic the intentionally oversized pieces emphasise their various combinations of fabrics, colours and details, including optional edged cushions for the seats and backrests.

Described by Dordoni as “a place for relaxation and reconnection”, MOLO XL is available with legs made from a choice of teak or concrete, or elevated on a low aluminium base. www.kettal.com

Bellaria

Lemi

The Bellaria outdoor spa bed from industry equipment specialist Lemi has been created for therapists to safely perform wellness treatments in outdoor environments.

Equipped with a seamless, waterproof mattress that can withstand external agents such as water and direct sunlight, Bellaria features three electric motors for height, backrest and leg adjustment.

Featuring a horseshoe-shaped headrest, the bed has a solid waterproof base that is entirely enclosed, as well as an AUT function, which automatically returns the bed from any adjustment to a ‘zero’ position that is flat and at minimum height.

“For many spas and hotels, having an outdoor space is an element that creates value,” says Matteo Brusaferri, general manager at Lemi. “When immersed in the external environment, the massage experience is even more intensely relaxing as it creates a unique connection between body, mind and nature.”

www.lemigroup.it

Outdoor fabrics

Warner House

Established in 1870, Warner Fabrics has a long history as one of the greatest names in British textiles. Now reborn as Warner House, the company has drawn inspiration from its rich heritage to create a contemporary lifestyle collection of outdoor fabrics and cushions.

Showcasing statement prints with bold stripes and classic blocks of colour, the brand’s outdoor range has 25 different designs available in a wide palette that are ideal for chairs, loungers, sofas and cushions.

The high-performance yarns feature a touch of natural linen to create an indoor-outdoor fabric that is rich in colour and texture as well as being highly durable.

www.warner-house.com

Nido Outdoor Cabin and Gondola Sauna

Küng Wellness

Swiss-based thermal specialist Küng Sauna offers two striking outdoor sauna options in the form of its Nido Outdoor Cabin and Gondola Sauna

Suitable for siting almost anywhere in the spa environment – next to a pool, on a roof terrace or in the middle of a spa garden – the eye-catching Nido Outdoor Cabin (below) is designed with large, panoramic windows to offer uninterrupted views of its surroundings.

Available in two sizes, it is delivered in one piece and therefore minimal set-up is required. The modular sauna can be extended with the addition of an anteroom offering a wardrobe or shower, while a further ‘open’ variant enables guests to be fully immersed in nature.

The Nido Outdoor Cabin

A great example of sustainability in practice, the brand’s Gondola saunas (top) are designed by Tarantik & Egger from upcycled, disused Swiss ski gondolas to create unique heat experiences.

The saunas are weatherproof, mobile and offer 360° panoramic views. With interiors crafted from aspen or alder, the Gondolas also feature LED lighting, a bluetooth module and a remote control function.

www.kuengsauna.ch

FAZ daybed

Vondom

New to Vondom’s collection of exterior furniture is the elegant FAZ daybed. Weatherproof and ideal for relaxing and sunbathing, the daybed is equipped with an umbrella sunshade to protect guests from harmful rays.

Offering privacy and comfort, an outdoor sound system is also incorporated so that guests can connect their smartphone via Bluetooth.

Designed by Ramón Esteve and said to be inspired by the form of crystallised quartz, the FAZ collection is available in a wide variety of colours and also includes sun loungers with auxiliary tables; an armchair; modular sofas; and a coffee table. The daybed is available with nautical or polyester cushions. www.vondom.com

Natural Sound Design

Margraf and Architettura Sonora

Italian marble specialist Margraf has created a collection of sound diffusion products in partnership with audio brand Architettura Sonora.

Fitting seamlessly within their surroundings, the marble sound design furnishings can enhance both interior and exterior design as well as offering unique sensory and acoustic experiences.

Established in 1906, Margraf supplies a wide range of products for the architectural and construction industries. An ideal medium for sound, the marble is created by Margraf in various shapes and sizes, including a cube and a sphere (right).

Sound industry pioneer Architettura Sonora was founded in 2009 as a division of B&C Speakers, one of the world’s largest loudspeaker transducer manufacturers.

With a mission to take sound experience ‘to a new level’, the company’s innovative design team includes engineers, architects and landscape architects.

www.margraf.it

www.architetturasonora.com

• Spa Specifier highlights our pick of the best new equipment and furnishings. Contact sarah.todd@spapublishing.com