THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR SPA AND WELLNESS

Issue 71 | August/September 2019 | www.europeanspamagazine.com

EXPRESS TREATMENTSHow to meet growing demand

and boost your business

ADRIATIC ADVENTUREAlbaro Wellness & Spa at Grand

Park Hotel Rovinj, Croatia

JEWEL IN THE CROWNWe check in to The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, UK

TAILORED TEXTILESOur Expert Guide to the best

available spa linen and uniforms

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FURNISHINGS EQUIPMENT FINISHES TECHNOLOGY FITNESSStyle

EDITED BY DAVID FAGAN

GREECE: A new 44-guest room hotel and spa has been completed on the island of Mykonos, with Grecian-inspired interiors by award-winning architecture and design practice MKV Design.

Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa has been designed in-keeping with its cliff-face location overlooking the Aegean Sea and its white, Cycladic buildings resemble a series of village houses tumbling down to the busy harbour town of Hora below.

Upon entering the hotel, guests find themselves in a reception area with ‘windows’ in the ceiling affording views into the infinity pool located above.

The rooftop Pool Club and Lafs Greek speciality restaurant are complemented by the hotel’s 500sqm spa, which includes six treatment rooms using Thalgo and Phytomer products, a relaxation room and a hair salon. Wet spa facilities include a

Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa is a light-filled subterranean retreatAward-winning MKV Design completes the interiors of the hotel with private pool suites and a thalassotherapy-based ‘sunken’ spa

thalassotherapy pool, which uses sea water pumped from the Aegean; therapeutic showers; a hammam; and a sauna, all supplied by Athens-based Osmo.

Despite being subterranean, the ever changing coastal sunlight permeates courtesy of a small outdoor courtyard, and its interiors offer a simple yet elegant environment with polished concrete finishes

embellished by pebble channels in the floor.Among the many guest room options are luxury

suites complete with terrace hot tubs from Osmo, as well as duplex spa suites whose lower floors are dedicated to pampering and fitness, and 70sqm pool suites, each of which has its own private pool.

“This has been a very special project for us, given our role over the years as interior designer at the Riviera’s sister resort, The Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort,” says Maria Vafiadis, founder of MKV Design.

“In this new project, we have created a retreat, just a stroll away from the main town, in which guests can feel completely connected with the most beautiful and transformative aspects of Mykonos – its natural landscapes, centuries old architectural character and its sense of simple luxury”.www.mkvdesign.com | www.mykonosriviera.gr

“Guests can feel completely connected with the most beautiful and transformative aspects of Mykonos.” Maria Vafiadis MKV Design

Design focus

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Style Design, form & function

Modern Garden Company FrameAn elegant and comfortable relaxation lounger, Frame, from the Modern Garden Company, is perfect for use in a variety of spa environments as its anodised aluminium structure can withstand extreme environments where humidity, heat or water are factors.

Recently installed poolside at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus (pictured right) along with a selection of Frame side tables the range is also ideal for external locations, such as spa gardens.

Frame loungers can be supplied with or without arm rests and are available in a wide range of solid or bi-colour finishes, from vibrant reds to soft natural greys. The lounger’s structural upholstery is hand-woven with Rope or Aquatech cord, Light or Chain fabrics, while the removeable seat pads can be supplied in Luz, Rope T or Brio fabrics.www.moderngarden.co.uk

L’Antic Colonial qAirslateA flexible and adaptable range of natural stone wall tiles from Porcelanosa Group company L’Antic Colonial, Airslate is a technically advanced and versatile interior option for spa use.

Available in 120x240cm and 60x120cm sizes, each piece of Airslate is made from four layers of slate, one of which is covered in fibreglass, giving its final structure and adding extra strength to the product.

As well as being lightweight due to its minimal thickness of between 2-4mm, this combination of materials adds an element of elasticity that means it can bend up to a radius of 35cm, allowing the natural stone sheets to be fitted to curved and irregular surfaces

Airslate is available in eight different models with different tones and textures, including Bombay, Delhi, Kathmandu, Forest (pictured below), Kashmir, Metal, Graphite and Patna, allowing the purity of natural stone to be incorporated in a range of settings.www.anticcolonial.com

Technogym pBIKE PERSONAL Born from a collaboration with Antonio Citterio Design Studio, Technogym’s PERSONAL line aims to provide beautifully designed objects created with exclusive materials and exquisite craftsmanship.

100% made in Italy, BIKE PERSONAL is a compact exercise machine that is easy to mount thanks to its minimalist ergonmic design, which also allows riders to change resistance settings and check their heartbeat without moving their hands from the handlebar.

Advanced biomechanics and reduced distance between the pedals provides a round and smooth stroke that feels just like being on two wheels.

BIKE PERSONAL features a wireless charging facility for smartphones, as well as a UNITY console that provides connectivity to emails, social media, entertainment and fitness routine information. Offering a ‘personal trainer on demand’ a Technogym Coach function also helps to guide users toward their objectives.www.technogym.com

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Style Design, form & function

Chalk & Moss Mete robeA new organic wellness range from online eco-store Chalk & Moss aims to promote biophilic design in response to research findings that surrounding ourselves with natural elements, including plant-based products, can reduce stress hormone production and help to counteract our fast-moving digital lives.

In addition to ethically-made, 100% organic cotton yoga mats, waffle throws and towels, and hand-made candles and room sprays, a range of Turkish linen provides hammam towels, relaxation blankets and robes.

The kimono-style Mete womens’ robe (pictured left) from Luks Linen features wide sleeves and deep pockets in a multi-stripe design.

Available in three sizes and five colourways – cream, charcoal, navy, taupe and neutral – Mete is soft, absorbent, quick-drying and made from hand-loomed natural cotton, providing an alternative to towelling spa wear. www.chalkandmoss.com

Mutaforma pCrochetTaking its inspiration from the ancient art of Sicilian decorative knitting, Mutaforma’s Crochet range is created using the Milanese company’s unique pico-tesserae technology, known as Tilla.

Nanometric particles are introduced into the glass, creating a composite material that enhances the way it absorbs, transmits and reflects light. Depending on the pattern, a typical square metre of Tilla contains between 26,000-90,000 individual diamond-cut squares, or tesserae, providing a high level of detail and depth.

Ideal for shower areas or within hammams, Crochet’s designs are composed of these minuscule units of extra-clear glass and the range is available in five colours – blue, beige, pink, green, and a special edition – with 14 design variations between 142cm and 201cm in size. www.mutaforma.com

Curiosa & Curiosa pNeo LongPerfect to add a splash of colour to any outdoor garden, patio or terrace areas, the Neo Long wall light from Derbyshire, UK-based lighting designer Curiosa & Curiosa features hand-blown glass shades that are available in a range of shapes and 23 colours to create a variety of moods and effects

Each shade features a specially designed, enclosed LED G9 bulb and all are available in a choice of finishes including Brushed Brass, Aged Brass and Dark Bronze.

As well as an outdoor range that includes porch pendants, wall lights, chandeliers and its portable Ume Lanterns, IP45-certification means the company’s bespoke lighting solutions are also suitable for wet area Zones 1 & 2.www.curiousa.co.uk