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APPROVAL PLANS FOR AMBITIOUS ‘ THE SEAHIVE ’ DEVELOPMENT
Award-winning Kent architecture practice , Holloway Studio , has designed a pioneering project that will see an inland surfing space , creating Kent ’ s first surfing ‘ wave lagoon ’, alongside a 120- bed luxury spa hotel realised on land at former colliery , Betteshanger Country Park , near Deal .
If approved in early 2023 , the combined £ 50 million project , known as The Seahive , is scheduled to open in April 2025 and will attract thousands of visitors to the area each year .
The ambitious plans for the 15-acre site feature a Wavegarden Cove technology surf lagoon , which can be used by up to 80 people at a time and offers up to 1,000 perfect waves , similar to those in the ocean , per hour . The 20 different wave types from 50 cm to 2m in height would provide rides of up to 15 seconds suitable for all ages and abilities .
Overlooking the surfing lagoon , visitors will find the ‘ Lagoon Surf Hub ’ which would offer 15 accommodation pods , a wellness centre with yoga and fitness zones , cold water therapy , meditation pavilions and a splash pool , as well as a clubhouse with restaurant and bar , dedicated work spaces and conferencing facilities . A dedicated learning hive promises to run a full-time schedule of courses for children via surf therapy and educational intervention programmes to enhance and protect their mental health .
The project plans follow Hollaway Studio ’ s successful F51 project , the world ’ s first multi-storey skatepark in nearby Folkestone , also on the Kent coast , with both projects demonstrating the practice ’ s commitment to giving back to the local area .
INNOVATIVE NEW CARE HOME FOR BROMLEY
Innovators in later life care , KYN , will be launching a brand new care home in Bromley in February 2023 .
The first of its kind , KYN BICKLEY ’ s pioneering approach to care prioritises the individual – rather than categorising by age or condition , and endeavours to challenge the industry ’ s ‘ one size fits all ’ model , providing residents with a home that considers physical , emotional and existential health .
KYN commissioned leading British interior designer , Nina Campbell , and renowned art curator Adam Ellis , to create chic and authentic spaces that in turn give residents a vital sense of belonging . With 86 private bedrooms , a cinema and a spa , landscaped gardens - with sensory planting and a tranquillity section , KYN BICKLEY also offers spaces such as The Great Room and The Eden Room for residents to enjoy time hosting their own family members . While menus have been designed with an expert nutritionist to deliver daily changing dishes with an emphasis on fresh , seasonal ingredients and satisfying flavours that are tailored to the palates and nutritional needs of residents .
Caroline Naidoo , MD of KYN said : “ KYN partners with specialist consultants and organisations to understand the very best practice in later life care and ways in which we can adopt this . We want to create an environment unique to each resident – ensuring every person feels at home , while also being able to provide bespoke care as needed . We firmly believe that in destigmatising and disrupting later life care , we can help break down societal barriers around age and ageing .
KYN ’ s model of care is built around recognising the importance and value of autonomy as well as meaningful relationships in a care home environment , and KYN BICKLEY brings this to life in a beautiful setting .”
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