Nature Folk Alderney
Our previous clients from Nature Folk Studio approached us to design its second location of their expanding business. Now, its new location is situated in a historic building, which served as the city hall for Dartmouth in its past life. The building's waterfront access served both as a scenic location and a popular area that receives much public engagement.
Drawing inspiration from the building’s iconic circular council chamber, the new space reflected its curves throughout the design. These curves softened circulation paths and influenced the custom millwork, enhancing the overall flow and aesthetic of the space. The council chamber was repurposed as the central hub for the spa’s thermal cycle, featuring a range of facilities including saunas, hot tub, cold plunge, cold shower, and resting areas.
The building serves as an excellent home for this urban spa, preserving its mid-century and brutalist features as it breathes new life into the building.
Devin Harper, Tyler Fissel, Hannah Newton, Sam Chenier, Nick Glover
Englobe (geotech.), Equilibrium (mech. Engineer)
Devin Harper, David Archibald, Shelby Leclair, Claudio Cabana, Sam Walther-Battista, Nick Glover, Minnow Holtz-Carrier, Tom Falkenham
AJ Murphy Plumbing and Heating, Anya Kazimierski (venetian plaster), AW Cleaning (demolition), Cabco (communications), East Coast Glass, Guildfords (fireproofing), Horton & Boyd Construction (framing and drywall), Limerock Electric, Nik Pilsworth, Natalie Lignin (additional tile and drywall help), Pars Glass (interior), Posh Painting, Propour (concrete), Royale Floors (terrazzo refinishing), Sam Walther-Battista (tile), Scotia Coring (concrete cutting), Urban Handcraft (metalwork), Viking Fire Protection (sprinklers), Waterworks (pool systems)
Cera Gres (tile), East Coast Glass & Aluminum (exterior doors), Robert Bury Co. (sheet goods)
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