A family-focused area will feature waterslides
Therme Group gets go-ahead for £250m wellbeing resort
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ellbeing developer Therme
Stelian Iacob, senior vice president of
Group has been given
Therme Group Worldwide and CEO of
the go-ahead to build a
Therme Group UK, told CLAD: “Therme
£250m ($325m, €287m)
Group recognises that to deliver
wellbeing resort in Manchester, UK,
next-generation wellbeing resorts,
aimed at addressing the need for
an interdisciplinary approach to
physical and mental wellbeing for all.
planning and design is vital, embodied
Expected to open in 2023, Therme Manchester will cover an area of 28ac (11ha), with a 65,000sq m
by Therme Group’s proprietary BIOTRUE system of development. “The principles of this approach are
(700,000sq ft) main building that
founded in material and structural bio-
will house wellbeing facilities, a
mimicry and bring together specialists
waterpark and botanical gardens. It
from botany, materials science, engi-
will be designed by Therme Arc, the
neering, philosophy and psychology.”
in-house architecture department
The development, on the site
that has delivered all Therme Group
of EventCity in Trafford, will
schemes around the world to date.
feature a natural environment with thousands of plants and trees. A wellbeing garden will provide
Therme Manchester will cover 28ac (11ha)
Therme Group recognises that to deliver next-generation wellbeing resorts, an interdisciplinary approach to planning and design is vital Stelian Iacob
a space to relax with warm-water lagoons, botanical gardens, swim-up
a biodiverse year-round space for
bars, therapeutic mineral baths, steam
socialising, learning and discovery,
rooms, saunas and studio spaces.
with terraces, pools and water features. There will be a family-focussed area with waterslides, a wave pool,
Additional bars, cafés and restaurants will be located throughout the resort. Iacob said: “This will transform life
indoor and outdoor pools, steam
for city residents and people further
rooms, exotic palm tree relaxation
afield, creating a fun and accessible
areas and a variety of other activities. A dedicated adults’ area will provide
experience with profound health and wellbeing benefits for all.”
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