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"Our first step was to determine the lodge placements, ensuring that
they didn't involve the removal of the trees on the plot. Instead, we
integrated the trees directly into the buildings. The lodges are shaped
by the land's morphology and 'carved' around the trunks, which are
visible from the inside through glass systems”, explains the architect,
who had previously worked on the Nerò Spa in Terme Preistoriche,
an innovative sensory wellness centre in the historic Euganean Hills
destination.

Nature, therefore, guides architecture and suggests a sustainable
vocation. Beyond their unique location and interaction with nature,
the lodges are clad in larch slats and constructed using a wood-
based and eco-compatible system. They also feature a heating
system powered directly by thermal water. Zero CO2 emissions is
a pivotal aspect of the wellness-oriented concept - extending from
environmental consideration to personal well-being and fully
aligning with Studio Apostoli's holistic philosophy.

Inside the suites, each distinguished by a different colour palette
designed to induce relaxation and harmony, guests can experience
a stay near the surrounding park, whether through the extensive
windows, terraces, or internal patios that protect the ancient trees.
"The destination's slogan is 'make room for nature,' and it embodies
a genuine embrace of vegetation, creating a sanctuary of peace, a
tribute to our land, its rhythms, colours, and sounds”, comments
Alberto Apostoli, who achieved a harmonious balance between
humans and nature with this project.

The living, sleeping, and service areas flow seamlessly, defining fluid
and relaxing spaces. They are naturally lit during the day and bathed

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