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trends: spas

local lagoon with die-cut panels depicting the different patterns of traditional Thai windows,” says Chandran. “Contemporary materials were chosen for the ﬂoor tile ﬁnishing, Thai accent mosaic walls, and wood panels, which contrast against colored glass panels.”

Hilton Surfer’s Paradise
In Australia, on the Gold Coast, design ﬁrm Buchan Group and Hilton’s in-house team faced a different set of objectives with the new “purpose-built” eforea: spa at Hilton Surfer’s Paradise. Since the spa brand is known for its uniform stripped-down décor and pale wood and blue-gray color scheme, the design needed to nod to the

Shades of royal purple and cream capture traditional Thai culture at Angsana Laguna Phuket’s East meets West spa.

Buddha statues and dark wood define Buccament Bay Resort’s ESPA.
immediate environment while staying true to its core style.

Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the eforea: spa at Hilton Surfer’s Paradise with natural light.
the local feel, including one-of-a-kind artwork, a Buddha statue in the Transition Lounge, and wood-carved lotus leaf candle holders. Of course, the eco-element can’t be ignored: Hilton incorporated “natural bamboo ﬂooring instead of synthetic ﬁnishes and materials, and a Vichy shower that recycles water and has a built-in water saving mechanism.” Even structural challenges turned out to be opportunities here. The spa’s exterior is curved, so treatment rooms couldn’t be rectangular per usual. Says Lowman, “We were able to include large windows, creating a warm and welcoming sun-drenched alcove.”

The hotel’s location is at once beachy and urban with high-rise modern towers set against bustling shopping streets and the ocean. “While there is consistency in design elements at every eforea, we also feel that it is important to reﬂect the local environment,” says Tyra Lowman, senior director, global spas, full service and luxury brands, Hilton Worldwide. “We embraced the beautiful beachside landscape.” Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors with ﬂowing sheer curtains let in natural light and “honor the destination” with its breezy ocean backdrop. “The spa features a warm color palette—earthy timbers, cream leather seating, rich textured wallpapers with strong silver tones— combined with light turquoise blue tones in throw rugs and cushions,” explains Lowman, adding that decorative statements also reinforce

Buccament Bay Resort
The tropical paradise that is Buccament Bay Resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is just one small blip in the midst of an archipelago of

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