The design by Van Van Atelier for the Tapalpa Spa in Mexico is a project that evokes peace, tranquillity, privacy, rest and contemplation, combining traditional Japanese architecture with Mexican vernacular architecture. The main element is stone: the name, Spa 28.08550, comes from the atomic weight of silicon, the basis of most naturally occurring stones.
The space of the indoor pool blends in with the landscape thanks to the versatility of Porcelanosa‘s Bottega Caliza cement-effect porcelain stoneware, laid on the floors and walls with a non-slip finish. Bottega Caliza colours were also chosen for the interior flooring to match the shades of the furniture. The project was awarded Best Design of the Year at the XV Porcelanosa Awards.
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