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The Moonside retreat is located in a luxury conservation resort set on over 2800 hectares of nature reserve around 3 hours drive from Sydney's CBD. This cozy development is situated on the top of the great dividing range within the scenic Blue Mountains. The Pre Design of the building occupies only one percent of the total area and is a freestanding federation building with a beautiful view on the edge of sandstone cliffs. The Interior of the original building is warm and earthy with federation-style wood features throughout. Made of Sandstone and timber, the original building includes timber slab walls and corrugated steel roofing. Original floors are laid with timber and stone with pressed metal ceilings.  

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The clients Danny and Tania Wembley are looking to expand their business into NSW and incorporate their blending of modern technology and indigenous Australian medicines into a new private franchise. Client requests:​

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• Spacious and peaceful

• Ambient treatment rooms

• An escape from the modern world 

• Bright and friendly 

• Natural and organic

• An oasis with marble and earthy tones

• Warm hues that revere nature

• Holistic and laid back

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The Moonside Spa is an oasis set in a beautiful landscape of trees and hills. The concept for the interior is based on the natural environment and Balinese concepts of healing. The healing features which are incorporated into the concept include earth, water, community, stones, sound, light, plants, and balance. The main concept of the spa is based on the harmonious flow of space and materials. ​The Spa opens on all four sides of the building and each entry has a different design. I have chosen a timber stud framing for all walls which includes insulation and a vapor retarder. Treatment rooms feature a lush green wall and light pale washes on stone-covered walls. Hanging plants feature on the balcony roof and create a lush canopy over the staff resting rooms upstairs. Reception walls are covered in Porcelain Marmore Marble finish to make the space bright and welcoming. Porcelain has been chosen for wall finishes and flooring is subtle and has simple earth tones to reflect Balinese concepts of humility. The ceiling feature above reception is set out in waves made from bamboo and glass sheets reminiscent of the surrounding hills. All treatment room walls are padded with studio foam wedges to soundproof the area from outside noise. Accent lighting lights up the exterior building on all sides with an ambient glow. Treatment rooms are covered in Spanish Ceramic Porcelain material with variations in color and pattern. This is a matte finish porcelain stone tile with beautiful textures from Myaree Ceramics.

 

Software utilized:

AutoCAD, Revit, InDesign, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Enscape

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