concept INTEGRATION • Purpose and func on intertwined with water. • Atrium concept taken from Bologna and Roman An quity. • Day-Spa must be close to acqua zones. • Centrally located water core space of gathering. • Surrounded by posi ve, closed spaces • Flat Building of simple geometry CONSTRUCTION • Structural grid 2x2m, apparent in the roof • Boxed, enclosed spaces with load-bearing walls. The grid also becomes func onal. • Retain temperature and privacy. • Extra transparent spaces, seperated from the boxed spaces. • Sense of place and scaling SUSTAINABILITY • Bologna stone, local material plen ful in the area, used for boxed spaces. • If mixed with granite it is ideal for hea ng water spaces • Solar panels on the roof to fulfil energy needs.
MOVEMENT The sepera on between the gree ng and food space, which is mostly related to FICO, and the more private wellness services, was fundamental for the design concept. People enjoying the food services, normally dressed, take different routes than those relaxing and enjoying the spa and water spaces, in bath robes and swimsuits. There is no intersec on between the routes of the two ac vity groups. The space connec ng the two are the lockers, that also connect them with the in-between ac vi es of the gym and the medita on space, where someone is dressed casually but should not be as exposed.
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The underground acqua zone receives indirect ligh ng from above, where the foiller is. Apart from its func on as a water zone which also communicates with the massage area and the turkish baths, there can also be projec ons there rela ve to wellness and/or FICO.