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Disclosing the Garda Lake genius loci

Overlooking Lake Garda, Eala Luxury Spa combines a focus on the uniqueness of its location with the desire to create spaces oriented towards the pursuit of all-round personal wellness.

As architect Marco Savorgnani of Studio Gesia explains, the use of personalised wallcoverings to emphasise the concept was an essential aspect of the project.

The spaces set aside for relaxation recall the iridescent atmospheres of the lake through dreamlike designs, while the suites dialogue with the exteriors thanks to large windows and surfaces that evoke natural textures and colours. A strong stylistic and aesthetic continuity, in harmony with the spirit of the spa, crowned by the use of the Glamora wallcoverings.

The interiors of Eala Luxury Spa convey its strong connection with the location and surrounding environment, thanks to the use of a colour palette and elements that recall the natural world. What were the customer’s requests and how was the concept developed?

The Eala Spa project was inspired by observing in awe and listening with respect to the landscape that hosts this oasis of wellness. The customer’s wish was to create a continuous dialogue with the lakeside environment. In this way, areas such as the relaxation room, the covered swimming pool and the sauna feature enormous windows overlooking the lake. To accompany guests in their quest for relaxation and wellness, we chose to use curved lines capable of sparking a sense of relief in the observer, and natural ephemeral images, linked to the world of dreams.

How important was the choice of the surfaces and, specifically, of the wallcoverings in ensuring the success of the project?

The various Eala environments are linked by the pathway that the guest follows inside the spa. The choice of the surfaces was essential in creating the spaces, and it was always related to the surrounding environment. The wallcoverings feature themes that recall dreamlike images where the patterns span an unmarked space: the space of Eala my lakeside dream.

The patterns used are reminiscent of dreamy moods, but also of natural elements and textures. How are these connected to the surrounding landscape?

In the “Nemos” (sky) room, the blue colour of the Stardust wallpaper with small golden circles embraces the environment and immerses the guest into the celestial sphere, in the starry nights over the lake. In the “Alisia” (rock) room, the D’Oro pattern portrays the inconsistent line of the horizon that evokes the point where the lake meets the mountain. The role of the wallcoverings is to create a relationship, a constant, far from ordinary dialogue between the external panoramas and the images on the papers.

In the hall and on the staircase that leads to the spa, two wallcoverings developed jointly by Glamora and Gesia studio were installed. What type of experience did you want to create when developing these new designs?

In the hall of the hotel, the wallcovering developed on demand thanks to the Glamora Bespoke Design Service aims to anticipate the diorama of the landscape that awaits the guest. It is a romantic backdrop featuring the image of Mount Baldo reflected in the waters of the lake. The warm colours recall evening scenes of sunsets on the lake.

The covering of the staircase that leads to the spa also has a customised design and is directly linked to its architecture. The descent that takes the visitor to the wellness space is a cascade of water that falls in the twists of the earth (depicted in the paper), while the line of the horizon marks that of the lake. Perfect scenography for a “journey to the centre of the earth”.

Can you tell us how the collaboration between the two companies developed? How important was the use of the Bespoke service for the final performance of the project?

Translating the design concept into reality to precisely communicate the designer’s vision is never easy. Glamora helped Gesia in this process, essential in order to obtain a coherent design, by accompanying Eala’s guest experience, a unique story, full of passion and sentiment for Lake Garda and its surroundings.