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Alba Thermal Springs

By Mala, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Practice

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa is a luxury wellness sanctuary located on the Mornington Peninsula. Positioned within the wilderness of the tertiary dune environment, Alba accommodates up to 400 guests, offering contemporary geo-thermal bathing, relaxing spa treatments and indulgent dining experiences.

The design of the retreat and its expansive natural surrounds was a creative collaboration between renowned architecture firm Hayball and landscape architecture practice Mala, transforming the existing farmland into a carefully crafted home for the spa buildings and geothermal pools. Landscape construction for the project was a momentous task completed by the team at Paul McQuillan Landscapes, who spent a combined 332,000 hours on the project across the span of two years.

Anston was engaged by PML to provide some of the critical building materials for the landscape, all of which were specially designed and custom-made exclusively for Alba. Products supplied by Anston included round edge concrete pavers, large-format concrete step treads, curved half-bullnose pool coping and corrugated wall units for some of the outdoor pools.

Fittingly for the coastal region, the colour chosen for the materials supplied was a variant of Dune from Anston’s colour range. The Dune mix design was customised with large stone aggregates added into the mix, creating a bolder visual style. The recurrence of this special custom colour throughout the paved outdoor pathways, pool cladding tiles and curved pool edges builds familiarity and connection between the various design elements.

An ambitious and monumental project for all parties involved, Alba has successfully achieved its objective of setting itself apart from other mineral springs and spas. The project has since received various accolades and recognition for excellence in architecture, landscape design and construction, including the prestigious title of Commercial Project of the Year at the 2023 SPASA National Awards.

Mala is an energetic landscape architecture and urban design practice, driven by a passion to create inspiring and responsive environments. Their multidisciplinary studio draws from the fields of landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, industrial design and place making, creating a practice culture that is open, curious and collaborative.
Location
Fingal, VIC

Designer Mala, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Practice

Contractor
Paul McQuillan Landscapes

Deliverables
Custom Paving, Pool Coping, Step Treads, Corrugated Pool Wall Units

Product Colour/s
Dune, Custom

Photographer
Impress Photography

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