A Larger Than Life Thermal Bath Overlooks Lake Gale
A Larger Than Life, a spa installation by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, is located in Bromont, Canada. Completed in 2024, the project features an expansive infinity thermal bath and an inviting relaxation room.
Designed to blend with the natural environment, the spa offers panoramic views of Lake Gale, encouraging deep relaxation and contemplation.
Infinity thermal bath offers panoramic views
The 670-square-foot (62 square meters) thermal bath has the capacity for over 25 people and overlooks Lake Gale, “creating a space conducive to deep relaxation and contemplation.”
The design follows an “eco-friendly expansion project” that began earlier this year and will finish in 2025.
“Every detail has been designed to awaken the senses and enhance the well-being of our guests.”
“We aimed to offer a unique, immersive, generous, and authentic experience inspired by the richness of the surrounding nature,” he continued.
“The generous new thermal bath and spa terrace grounds the scheme within the landscape. The use of natural materials enhances the reading of the ‘spa in nature’, while offering a wide range of haptic user experiences,” added Brian MacKay-Lyons, founding partner of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.
Relaxation room features atmosphere reminiscent of a beach
Because of the expansion, the spa also features sun loungers, an open-air shower and a terrace. More upgrades will be installed next year, including additional changing rooms and upgrades to an on-site hotel.
“The new terraces are heated by recovering heat from the mechanical rooms, and the wastewater treatment system has been moved away from sensitive areas,” said Balnea.
“The filtration system has been optimized, tripling its treatment capacity while only doubling the size of the installations.”
Photography by Maxime Brouillet
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