SPA, RESTAURANT AND GALLERY: INSPIRED BY THE HISTORIC LOCATION AND STRIKING COASTAL VIEWS. . .
Located in Penzance opposite the historic Jubilee Pool. The 1930’s craze for water, and health and fitness has inspired the function, and design philosophy of this project. The objective was to take advantage of the location by inviting the surrounding landscape into the experience of the space. The art deco character has been enhanced to reflect the history of the area and reconnect the building to its location.
The concept of seamlessly merging interior and exterior has been explored by adapting and cutting into the existing architecture. Insular, private areas of exterior space have been created along with terraces, voids in the building, and opportunities to enjoy the view whether this is a small gesture such as a skylight above a spa bath or a more direct connection with the landscape such as a sundeck with viewing platform. The first floor spa users are treated to relaxing therapies and pools, the calming experience heightened by the sublime Cornish coastline, framed by white washed architecture.
JOURNEY THROUGH COLOUR
A derelict warehouse on the waterfront, Penzance, Un-used for over 50 years, recently restored to create 6 office spaces: Cornwall Council have an economic development strategy aimed to target the Penzance Waterfront area. This highly important, historic area is greatly under-used. The council aim to enhance the economy by supporting local businesses and increasing skills of the local workforce.
The objectives of ‘Journey Through Colour’ are: to draw attention to the new, innovative use of The Abbey Warehouse. Communal areas have been created; shown to increase productivity and creativity, space has been created for support and training. The design protrudes out from the elevation guiding the user towards the entrance. Colour and light have been used for orientation and defining space. On entrance, a clear journey to any given zone is mapped out through glimpses of colour, viewed through apertures cut into the existing architecture.
