What truly sets this project apart is the synergy between the hotel's geothermal system and salmon farming. The water used by the fish farm is cooled in the water park itself, which acts as a natural heat exchanger. Instead of the icy Baltic Sea, the hotel pools are filled with geothermal water, ensuring year-round comfort—especially in the spectacular rooftop pool, which blends seamlessly with the sea.
A place where heritage meets modernity
This facility, along with the Water Park, constitutes a single, unified hotel and recreation complex located next to the historic palace in Trzęsacz. The main guidelines for shaping the urban layout of the complex were the desire to create welcoming, car-free public spaces while simultaneously opening up to the nearby park. The solution to this problem was the creation of a promenade terrace resembling a seaside pier, obscured by sails stretched across the hotel and water park buildings. At its culmination are terraced stairs, which have the potential to become a new iconic landmark in the city. The building's façade fully complements the forms of the water park, while respecting the character of the adjacent historic palace. The investment was planned to avoid further tree felling.
One of the attractions is the rooftop swimming pool with a sun terrace. This section was designed so that the pool's edge blends with the sea horizon, providing a unique view. The non-textile sauna area and rooftop garden have been separated from other facilities in the building, allowing for deep relaxation and a break from the outside world. Hotel rooms, arranged east-west, have views of the sea and historic parks and are isolated from the busy road by a conference and entertainment complex. All pools, fed by warm geothermal waters, provide comfort and an incredible atmosphere for users year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
Architectural dialogue of the eras
The complex's building layout and façade were based on Morse code and the letter "P" – the symbol of the Palace in Trzęsacz – written as two linear and two point-shaped structures connected by a shared recreational space. The building's mass was divided into smaller sections, adapting to the palace's shape and avoiding spatial competition with the historic monument. The designed complex complements the existing palace complex and encloses a courtyard on the eastern side, which also serves as the entrance plaza for both the existing palace and the proposed facility. The two buildings are connected by a transparent connector. The facility includes the following zones: hotel, conference, dining, entertainment, wellness, and an aquapark with outdoor pools.
Functional zones
The following functional areas have been designated within the facility:
- passageway distributing guests arriving from the north (from the sea) and south (from the parking lot) to the appropriate functions
- hotel zone, including the lobby and 200 hotel rooms
- water park zone
- retail and service zone, squash courts, wellness & spa facilities
- food and beverage and entertainment zone
- outdoor green area for hotel guests
- sauna garden
The swimming pool complex in Trzęsacz is designed to fulfill the idea of a one-day getaway. A place where you can feel like you're on a dream vacation without having to leave. The picturesque landscape of Iceland served as inspiration. The pool hall, in terms of its selection of attractions and finishing touches, was designed to reflect the island's diverse character. Iceland's glacial face is captured in an area where, walking on ice floes, you can visit an ice cave or stroll beneath overhanging glacier blocks. The green landscape of the area is embodied by a corner of the hall filled with greenery and natural vegetation, providing a space for rest and relaxation. The hall also showcases Iceland's unique natural water attractions, including underwater geysers, waterfalls, and the use of geothermal waters in spas. The island's final element – volcanoes – dominate the children's area.
The total water surface area is over 900 square meters. In addition to standard attractions, such as a recreational pool with swimming lanes, a rushing river with a water swing, a lagoon with massagers, and extensive outdoor pools, an interactive, multimedia grotto of experiences has been designed. This space, modeled after an Icelandic cave, is equipped with dozens of different types of hoses, massagers, and water fountains with which visitors can interact. The experience is complemented by sounds from the audio system and a riot of colors from lighting fixtures designed to imitate the Northern Lights. Another unique attraction of the grotto is a huge aquarium. Two boats, housing dry playrooms for children, named after the first settler – Natfarri.
The complex features an extensive spa and wellness area and sauna area. The spa area offers a variety of attractions, treatments, massages, balneology rooms, sunbathing areas, and Watsu treatment pools. For sauna enthusiasts, there are seven saunas, including a tropical, alpine, ritual, Kelo, and aromatic steam saunas. A unique attraction is the beer bath area. The focal point of the sauna area is a fireplace lounge.
The sauna garden, which includes a brine pool and two outdoor saunas, complements the space.
