Project/Location: Wellness Park “ELSE- Club”, Moscow/Russia
Architect: 4a Architects, Stuttgart, www.4a-architekten.de
Owner and management company: Krost Industrial Building Company, Moscow, Russia
Collections: Axor Starck, Axor Citterio
Photos: KROST/ Brinkschmidt/4a Architekten

From an architectural point of view the “ELSE- Club” is from the outside in stark contrast with its environment. It appears as if a plinth was “pushed” under the high rise. A porch with a silver sheet metal panel which protrudes a long way over the façade, touching the ground on two sides, gives a futuristic appearance, setting itself apart from the rather modestly designed façades of the building. The eastern and western sides are generously glazed so that the surrounding park-like landscape can also be experienced form the inside.

From a central entrance area on the first floor, individual areas such as a swimming pool, sauna, fitness area and a restaurant are available. The flowing transition from one individual area to another gives a feeling of generosity, while the closed off rest and intimate areas provide a feeling of comfort.

The “ELSE-Club” is a place of wellbeing, an island of calm and relaxation. In all of this the guest is in close contact with the element of water. This is also reflected in the choice of fittings and showers. The architect Ulrich Tillmanns comments: “We decided on the Axor Starck collection because its minimal elegant design, the ease of use and the high standard of quality down to the last detail fit perfectly into our design concept. Due to the uncompromising minimalist design, the user can concentrate entirely on the essential: the contact with water.”

Stefanie Merbecks