Architect Amelia Tavella gives new life to the only thermal spa in the Mediterranean. Located on the shores of the Étang de Thau, the future spa combines the atmosphere of ancient thermal baths with perfect integration into the local geology. The new thermal baths will feature over 3,000 m² dedicated to wellness treatments.
Project name
O'balia Thermal Spa
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Étang de Thau, France
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Built area
3,100 m² gross floor area + 4,000 m² landscaped park
Collaborators
Writer: Nina Bouraoui
Client
City of Balaruc-les-Bains, France
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Healthcare › Thermal Spa
Architect Amelia Tavella wins the design competition for the demolition, rehabilitation, and extension of the unique thermal Spa in the Mediterranean. Aware of the challenges and eager to realize its ambitions, the City of Balaruc-les-Bains initiated reflection on the rejuvenation of the O'Balia thermal spa, incorporated within the broader redevelo...
Project name
Demolition, rehabilitation, and extension of the O'Balia thermal Spa
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Balaruc-les-Bains, France
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Built area
3100 m² gross floor area + 4 000 m² landscaped park
Collaborators
Nina Bouraoui, Atelier Franck Boutté, BETREC, Scenarchie, Alternative Studio, Atelier Bastien Morin, Christophe Gautrand, STC Ingenierie
Client
City of Balaruc-les-Bains, France
