Hotel Helios
Lošinj
14°27'6'' E
Hotel Helios is a contemporary, high end comprehensive spa&health resort embedded into the rich greenery of the protected park forest of Čikat Bay in Mali Lošinj.
The concept recognizes natural qualities and cultural potential of the location. A holistic approach to the synergic circular relationship of five basic elements of nature and transformations of life energy (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) served as inspiration for connecting all segments of the resort with the environment. The concept of the natural cycle of life generated the idea of a circle, which resulted in the circular floor plan - giving the hotel the ideal holistic form.
The radial footprint provides all accommodation units with a beautiful forest view, allowing all guests direct communication with nature as well as securing their privacy. The idea of relaxation and immersion in the landscape is reflected through the materials used for the project (stone, wood, glass). Particular attention was given to the valorization of natural light. All applied colors were inspired by nature and local vegetation.
The interior design is permeated with principles of harmony thus optimizing the relationship between space and the people who inhabit it. Each content unit has a specific vibration contained in the perception and feel of the atmosphere that prevails in it. Cedar wood panels, differently processed stone surfaces and sepia shades applied in the wellness area create an atmosphere of relaxation. In restaurants, black wood, light colored bricks, brass and finely structured textiles give a sense of wellbeing and pleasure. Light stone, oak wood parquets, woven carpets and linen curtains create an air of intimacy. At the same time, careful selection of materials secures individuality and differentiation in each unit. However, there are no „better” or „worse“ rooms or views - all units were treated equally.
In addition to the architecture and nature, artistic interventions and artworks subtly shape the resort spaces and present an added value to its offer. Emphasis was put on creating an individual experience for each guest.
Fact Sheet
Project name
Hotel Helios
project number
249
program
hospitality
status
project
project
2015 - 2015
Location
Croatia, Lošinj, Čikat bay
Site area
58184 m²
Size
23660 m²
Footprint
12171 m²
altitude
13.55 m
author
3LHD
client
Jadranka hoteli
Project Team
Saša Begović, Marko Dabrović, Tatjana Grozdanić Begović, Silvije Novak, Kristina Marković, Nevena Kuzmanić, Nives Krsnik Rister, Leon Lazaneo, Iva Peručić, Deša Ucović, Maja Milojević, Maša Milovac
Project team collaborators
Tomislav Soldo, Krunoslav Szoersen, Jan Ružić, Branimir Turčić, Zorislav Petrić
Visualizations - exterior
Boris Goreta
Visualizations - interior
Jan Ružić, Branimir Turčić
Mechanical Installations
Termotehnika Paun - Vladimir Paun
Fire safety
Inspekting - Maksim Carević
Energy concept
AKFZ studio - Mateo Biluš
Artistic concept
Davor Sanvincenti
Landscape design concept
Kreativni Krajobrazi - Kaja Šprljan Bušić, Ines Hrdalo
Lighting concept
Ortoforma - Ninoslav Kušter
Model
Tin Jakopec