A temple of relaxation
Yoga Studio in Somerset by Invisible Studio
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The Newt Hotel in Somerset has grown; Invisible Studio have enhanced the hotel ensemble in the south of England with a yoga studio of rammed earth. Previously, the architects had also realized the adjacent fitness studio as well as a pavilion devoted to bees.
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After a long period of improvised yoga classes in the bee pavilion, the operators recognized the need for a dedicated building. This should be directly linked to the fitness studio in order to create a compact grouping for sports activities.
Rammed earth facade
The facade of the yoga studio – inspired by the fitness studio – is also built of rammed earth. Using this local material, which has a characteristic red hue, allows the building to fit into the natural surroundings. The roof is covered with metal shingles and forms a curved funnel towards the sky.
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Interior with a view of the sky
Visitors use a central entrance to access the yoga studio, whose rectangular floor plan and central skylight emanate a spiritual atmosphere. Light enters the room via an 11-m-long roof window and guides visitors’ eyes towards heaven. The yoga classes can take place without the distractions of the outdoors.
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The warm ambience is conveyed by the birchwood slats that clad the entire interior. All the necessary built-ins, such as shelving and a kitchenette, have been set into the wall to create a harmonious overall image. The kitchenette, which is of copper, has been set into the wooden interior so that yoga practitioners’ eyes remain focused on the sky above.
Architecture: Invisible Studio
Client: Newt Hotel
Location: Somerset (GB)
Structural engineering: Hydrock, GLASS Limited
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