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RAISING THE BAR
Health Club and Spa in the heart of the city – a development that’s raised the bar in terms of health club and spa offering and design – very much fits in with this reputation. As Sean Turner, sales and marketing
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director for Holmes Place Europe, explains, the aim is to deliver a complete holistic experience – mind, body and soul: “By combining the best of fi tness, wellness and spa in one club, we can deliver the ultimate lifestyle club experience under one roof. “Our clubs are predominantly located
in the heart of cities, among the fast pace of modern urban living, as we identifi ed an opportunity to meet the holistic needs of urbanites who are seeking an escape. This really is a fi ve- star club from top to bottom.”
ermany’s capital city Berlin is well known for its style, culture and architecture. And the new Holmes Place
Donna Gregory reviews the brand new Holmes Place Health Club and Spa in Berlin
THE OUTDOORS, INDOORS First-time visitors to Berlin’s Holmes Place Health Club and Spa – located in the city’s central Potzdamer Platz – could be forgiven for thinking they have stepped into a boutique hotel rather than a health club, as they enter a stylish lounge area with sofas and a fireplace. However, as lead architect Sean
Hatcher – director of London-based architects ORMS – explains, this is all part of the club’s design ethos: “The entrance hall has been designed to create a sense of a timeless members’ club, with low-level lighting and an intimate feel, and a grand staircase leading up to the heart of the club.” The design also aims to surprise
customers. Walking through the dark and intimate reception area into what Hatcher describes as the heart of the club, known as the Boulevard, is like going from night to day: bright light, natural birch trees, a water feature, a
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modern take on wooden decking and a clean style change the ambience and make you feel like you have stepped outdoors. This is what Hatcher, along with interior designer Virginia Azevedo from international fi rm Creativs, intended, with their brief to “create a journey from dark into the light”. Hatcher explains: “The interior of
the club combines luxury and simple elegance, focusing on the fusion of nature and modern architecture. This is supported by a mix of materials and lighting that refl ect all the elements of nature, creating a relaxing environment and bringing the outdoors indoors.” The Boulevard provides access to the
club’s facilities. The dressing rooms and gym are on the same level, while the spa is downstairs, accessed via an internal staircase. “The club is designed using a series of interlinking spaces to create a natural fl ow, seamlessly connecting the fl oors,” explains Hatcher.
february 2012 © cybertrek 2012
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