VANDERSANDEN
ULTIMATE RELAXATION IN COMPLETE COMFORT
FELCE AND GUY SPECIFIES BRICKS FROM VANDERSANDEN FOR THE SPA AT SOUTH LODGE
The Spa at South Lodge , in the heart of the West Sussex countryside , is the picture-perfect , luxury destination for those seeking ultimate relaxation in complete comfort , far away from the pressures and strains of modern life . Designed by Hove-based architectural firm , Felce and Guy , this prestigious 44,000 sq . ft building sits harmoniously in its beautiful , natural setting with external facing bricks from Vandersanden selected to provide regular form , nuanced colours and natural texture for the project .
Located in Lower Beeding , near Horsham , The Spa at South Lodge is a purpose-built spa within the grounds of an award winning 5-star hotel . It features a state-of-the-art gym and spin studio , indoor pool , outdoor hydrotherapy pool and wild swimming pool , a thermal suite and treatment rooms for members , hotel residents and spa day guests . In addition , The Spa at South Lodge includes the Ridgeview Beauty Bar and Botanica , a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant .
Felce and Guy were commissioned to provide a full architectural design , then appointed as lead consultant and contract administrator to oversee the build carried out by main contractor , Beard Construction . The firm ’ s design balances the specific needs of the hotel and The Spa at South Lodge ’ s facilities with a sensitivity to the context of the countryside setting and close proximity to the main hotel .
The resultant architecture sympathetically responds to these surroundings with the building deep-set into the landscape , minimising its scale , yet taking full advantage of the extensive views available to guests over the South Downs .
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