A stone’s throw from the meandering stream of the Sázava River, surrounded by forest, lies a garden with a new wellness area. The project was completed in 2021 and the garden surprises with cosy nooks and retreats within its 1,400 sq m.
The garden is entered through the basement corridors of a neighbouring hotel. These corridors provide space for the wellness utility rooms.
The garden is a place to unwind and relax and has a small natural lake surrounded by different types of saunas, cooling zones, and an orangery with a relaxation room.
In the orangery, ferns hang from the light wells, and climbing plants decorate the façade. The surrounding area also features small architectural objects and relaxation zones with deck chairs. Individual saunas are covered with a timber batten, implying the theme of the interior spaces.
The diversity of the interior intensifies the user’s experience with different scents, temperature and music.
The most significant decoration appears in the ceremonial sauna which is used for collective experience and rituals. For cooling off, there is an area with shining stones covered by irregularly-shaped slabs featuring a room for sauna-masters too.
The landscape of the garden is crisscrossed with little paths and hideouts. Lighting in tall grass and mountain pine trees mark important spots, while metal runes help with the orientation by gently pulsing and inviting guests to peek into the saunas. Wood slats of various width enhance the level of intimacy and privacy where it is needed.