A MAGAZINE ABOUT

BALANCE
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
ZELL AM SEE
FOOD CULTURE

Publisher
Mavida, Balance Hotel & Spa
Kirchenweg 11, 5700 Zell am See, Austria
Phone 0043 6542 5410, Fax 0043 6542 56760
info@mavida.at, www.mavida.at

A TOUCH OF SIMPLICITY
MAVIDA A TOUCH OF SIMPLICITY EDITORIAL

A TOUCH OF SIMPLICITY

No idea seems more harmonious than the concept of genuineness.

We trust the things we know are not manipulated or fake. Authen-
ticity is something we desire and hope to recognize. Every day and
at every moment, the things we experience through our senses tell us
what is beneficial to us. We use these senses to perceive, to feel both
what is under or on our skin, to divine our way into every space. They
take our breath away, allow us to taste, or inspire us to listen for the
silence in which we find peace. With their help we look out, in
different ways, at the world in which we navigate between the ex-
cessive and the essential, the real and the meaningless. The ability
to remain in equilibrium, or regain it as soon as it escapes us, is an
essential human need.

Creating harmony is the meaning of all the significant things we do. The
prerequisites for this exist where life is accommodating and straight-
forward, but not monotonous. The necessary inspiration comes when
you can discover the world without forgetting yourself.

Herbert Bren
Hotelier


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Life/Balance

THE
INNER
GAME
Life is an art form.
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Balance Architecture & Design
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Life and Work/Architecture & Design
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THE Zell am See Food
THIRD
SKIN
Space is our constant companion.

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Life and Art/Zell am See

OBJECT
OF
DESIRE
A sea of brilliant blossoms on mountain meadows

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Impressions of Zell am See from Anka Bardeleben

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Life and Enjoyment/Food

A
SUBTLE
DELIGHT
Cooking is an exceptionally creative, artistic act.

 
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THE
INNER
GAME
TEXT MARC ALEXANDER HOLTZ
PHOTOGRAPHY ANKA BARDELEBEN

Life is an art form.

Living life in harmony is an art to be respected. The array of stimu- to overcome the struggle and the time remaining between now and
lation, seductions and attractions make life worth living and offer reaching your goal. Gallway developed his mental training in the
us diversion. The numerous challenges and responsibilities we face late 1980s, moving from sports to American corporate manage-
constantly distract us from the focus on body and soul, leading us ment and eventually into the personal realm. Since then coaching
to unconsciously neglect the important things. There is always the has become a tried and tested tool to improve perception. It trains
danger of being distracted from ourselves. Luckily it is in our nature our ears to listen to our inner voice and opens our eyes to our own
to return to our paths once we’ve lost our direction. We start personal needs as well as flaws.
listening to our inner voice again. And, in the best case, we return
to our intuition, to feeling what is good for us. A need is the recognition of a flaw coupled with the desire to
eradicate it. Everyone has shortcomings that he or she would like
Tim Gallway developed a new kind of sustainable body training to change, be it appetite, lack of exercise, restlessness or lack of
in the late 1960s: coaching. He knew that the opponent in your direction. Equilibrium means different things to different people.
head is worse than any opponent on the opposite side of a playing That is why the MAVIDA’s spa area offers an extensive, varied ran-
field. Through his experience in tennis and golf, he determined ge of treatments for every guest, combined with in-depth consulta-
that an athlete’s performance depended on far more than mere tion. We treat needs, or, you could say, flaws. The goal of every
technique. In professional matches, mental fitness is just as impor- treatment is explained at length.
tant for a successful game and reaching goals. Gallway started refe-
rring to this as the “inner game.” He was convinced that he could
overcome, or at least reduce, internal personal obstacles that stand
in the way of superb performance – without having to worry about
an athlete’s technique. He believed in the potential of unused talent
and personal reserves and wanted to unleash them. To put people
in a state of inner equilibrium he believed in addressing them in
their current states – mentally, spiritually and physically, with all
their flaws. Gallway didn’t lecture or preach – he simply wanted
people to understand their own strengths and weaknesses so they
could make the best use of them. Taking the first step means
surrendering your own position. Giving something up to get
something you want takes courage and willpower, because you need

 
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Our aim is to have guests find a way back to their equilibrium in a
short time. MAVIDA maintains the strict policy of focussing on the
essential. No matter where our guests come from, we want them
to relax, recharge their batteries and feel well. This is why MAVI-
DA takes the intimacy of different mentalities into consideration.
Even the treatment rooms’ neutral atmosphere is not disturbed by
colour. Our focus is on the human being.
We offer immediate relaxation: two to three days of intense re­
juvenation for those who cannot take that two-week Caribbean
holiday. Our in-house personal trainer can even create an indivi-
dual exercise program guests can do at home, independent of
fitness equipment – those concerned with spinal injuries have access
to practical insights as well as the knowledge that 10 minutes of
regular training per day are sufficient to prevent disc injuries, for
example, over the long term.
Those who strive to return to their inner selves have no other opti-
on but to let go of old habits. The things we can do to retain our
internal order depend on willpower, perception and habits, all of
which were formed in the past. Every habit is a good habit when
we acquire it; that is why we establish them. Habits then form
structures that create an effortless routine and enable superb perfor-
mance. Positive habits are those that are useful today and cause
no damage in the long term. The very fact that habits satisfy our
need for security and direction is what makes it so hard to break
them. Conscious action means deciding on goals in life regardless
of habit. And yet no habit is in itself good or bad. It is the unexa-
mined habit that leads to personal weakness, or can cause weak-
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ness in the long run. Often they ultimately rob us of sleep and time,
balanced eating, and hinder mental and physical exercise.
The daily flow of habit leads us down an arbitrary path and rarely
requires making conscious decisions. A certain mindfulness is ne-
cessary to make our own actions more deliberate, more conscious
and wiser. Mindfulness means becoming aware of your life again,
regardless of habit. And not just your life but also yourself, your
needs and your actions. When we become conscious of emotions,
thoughts and actions, we become aware of our natures and learn to
understand them. Mindfulness is necessary for our sense of direc-
tion. It guides our actions and leads us back to what is essential.
People can decide for themselves the sustainability, intensity and
quality their lives bring them as well as choose how to follow goals
and where these lives will lead. Those who live consciously leave
less to chance. Those who know their interests and needs and
understand their perceptions’ possibilities will recognize the path to
their goals. Those who are conscious learn to experience the
senses and know when to relax in order to avoid upsetting their
internal equilibrium. People and their weaknesses are as varied as
our paths back to our own inner selves.
The American neurologist and psychologist Dr. John C. Lilly de­
veloped the Samadhi floating bath, better known as the Floata­
rium, which enhances the senses. The word samadhi comes from
the Sanskrit and describes the state of becoming one with one’s
surroundings. As soon as the temperature of the water, the floating
bath, the room are the same, it is impossible to differentiate the
body from the air and the salt bath: forty-five minutes in another
world in which one comes back to oneself, preferably for a longer
time. Salt water is essentially the origin of life. It is pure sun and
light energy in liquid form. The German word sole, for salt water,
is derived from the Latin sol, meaning “sun”. NASA tested the salt-
water bath to see how long exposure to weightlessness affects astro-
nauts in space. Their research revealed that the pulse within the
brain is reduced to the level of theta waves. The brain normally
emits theta waves only during trance states, meditation or hypnosis.
Floating is thus comparable to a mental journey into your inner
self. The observer and the observed are one.
A research study by the Fraunhofer Institute on shamanistic ritu­
als inspired the sound researcher Sha to develop his Alpha bed.
The body of the bed is made of light fibreglass material in the
shape of a half-moon. It develops its effect through gentle repeti-
tive motions. Your own breathing rhythm creates motion in the
bed, which in turn calms the body. Music is delivered through two
points and affects the entire body, like a vibration massage. Through
the music, the guest is enveloped in a three-dimensional sound
cloud. The Fraunhofer study’s most obvious finding was that re-
petitive, small-amplitude motions can lead to a trance state. The
“Blue Box” at the MAVIDA Spa is an elliptical box with an appa-
rently luminous liquid shell, which Sha developed specifically for
his bed. The shell creates a moiré effect – two strips of fabric with
striped designs that are overlapped. The same phenomenon is also
created when two similar waves in water or sound cross each
other’s paths. At certain points the two waves reinforce each
other; at other points they negate each other. The effect in the
“Blue Box” suggests a visual infinity for the human eye. Meanwhi-
le, the user can enjoy the sound massage, the enveloping cloud of
warmth and the aesthetics of the play of light. The user can thus
reach an Alpha state between sleep and wakefulness. Everything
still registers but is not judged or analyzed, “just” received and inte-
grated in itself. The Alpha state unleashes creativity and opens blo-
ckages.
In Italian, la dolce vita means “the sweet life”. “MAVIDA” comes
from colloquial Spanish and describes the art of enjoying life. It is
not important how you relax. For inner balance it is simply impor-
tant that you relax. The things we have, the things we know, and
our performance depend on how we treat ourselves. It is said that
life is “nothing but the art of creating the right results from the
wrong conditions.”
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THE
THIRD
SKIN
SPACE
IS
OUR
CONSTANT
COMPANION

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TEXT MARKUS WINGS DETAILS MATTER: AUTHENTIC RUSTIC WOOD AND SLEEK DESIGN CREATE A SPACE FOR PURISTS.
PHOTOGRAPHY ANKA BARDELEBEN

Space is our constant companion. We are surrounded by it and it

encloses us, like our skin or clothing. There is a saying that the soul
is reflected in the face; that it grows from the inside to the outside.
We have learned to call this our skin, and at the same time we have
also learned to disregard what it tells us. It doesn’t, however, take
much to recognise this and then feel at ease.

We are accustomed to covering our first skin with a second one,

which we wear consciously. This skin makes things easier for us. We
can iron it smooth if it has wrinkles, have it cleaned when it gets
stained, and change it as often as we want. The third skin, howe-
ver, is often underestimated, although it bears the same immediate
relation to our mood. We sense it on a daily basis, actually all the
time, but we don’t necessarily take conscious notice of it. Our third
skin is space.

We have all experienced how unusual spatial experiences can take

hold of and fascinate us. Whether a gorgeous landscape, a cons-
tructed location or an architectural space, we experience our envi-
ronment through our senses. The space that surrounds us, just
like the things that occur there, forms the counterpart to our
thoughts and emotions. They are inextricably linked to one another.

Our dreams and memories would be unimaginable without the

spaces in which they take place; without the space that embeds
and surrounds them.

In the same way that natural and man-made spaces existentially

influence our lives, sensual factors like relaxation and a feeling of
security also depend on these external conditions.

WOOD FLOORS AND ONE-OF-A-KIND ROUGH-HEWN SEATING CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE DESIGN AND NATURE COEXIST AS A TACTILE EXPERIENCE.

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The third skin thus possesses a definitive function – one that is
trivial at first glance, but existential upon closer examination. It
serves to bring us contentment in the place we call home, and
imparts a feeling – even a temporary one – of refuge, warmth and
orientation to the four walls in which we find ourselves. A home
that we feel. Alongside questions of taste, as is the case with the
second skin, here it also comes down to the conscious use of high-
quality materials. So that what we touch actually touches us.
It’s no coincidence when a space influences our experience of
life, inspires us and conveys a sense of security and protection.
On the contrary, experiencing these effects subconsciously re-
quires extreme attentiveness in the choice and composition of ele-
ments in our built environment, a conscious examination of our
needs on the part of the architect. MAVIDA’s architectural concept
was guided by the “designed to stay” principle: spaces that make
guests want to remain in them. These spaces possess a predomi-
nantly sensual effect on guests beyond their rationally perceptible
functionality. Here the rigid separation of individual areas has been
done away with. A bathroom doesn’t feel like a wet cubicle, but
instead also serves as a place to dwell. Lighting effects as well as
materials like flooring, woods and fabrics are all consciously desi-
gned to work against breaks between different functional areas, and
affect us subconsciously like a skin that safely encloses us.
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When a spatial atmosphere radiates peace, we can be at one with
ourselves. We give in to the effect without consciously paying at-
tention to the architecture. Yet the more clearly we observe them,
the more the sources of this effect reveal themselves. In this way,
we cannot only freely surrender to a space’s effect on us, but also
to enjoy it in all of its functions and decode the ways it affects us.
The conscious recognition of spatiality serves our need for orien-
tation. We normally need a distance of five paces to assess an unfa-
miliar space. This takes place more in the subconscious. If it takes
longer, the feeling of alienation or prolonged disorientation can
influence our sense of well-being. Regardless of where, whether in
the entrance area or the restaurant, or the spa, MAVIDA guests
should be able to orient themselves quickly.
Architecture and design can serve to guide us through their func-
tionality, forms and symbols. They can also seduce us. It is well
worth spending a moment just observing, and to give this moment
meaning – how things feel in a space, how they can be touched,
what they really look like, what kind of view a window allows to
the outside, or the light that enters through it. The view from a
window is like a framed picture. We ultimately change the framing
with each movement through a room we are looking out of. It is
only when we move through a particular spatial configuration that
we can fully comprehend the elements, placement of fixtures, their
relationship to one another and differences in colour, and finally
establish the desired orientation.
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Every space has its own fathomable identity and essential character. Whether or not a room or a building functions for us as a unified
It is comfortable, well-kept and transparent. It has its own colour whole, if it is coherent, if we can embrace it and comprehend it, all
accent and lighting atmosphere. Our motives and interests, howe- depends on our personal experience. A relationship to the „third skin“
ver, are what shift things in a space, change them, or move some- is something we find when the space seems trustworthy enough to
thing in them. Through our actions, we give the objects in a space allow us to be taken in by its charm, or also when the space awakens
meaning and establish a relationship – we rest, sleep, eat and linger a feeling, a sensory stimulus, or an instinct in us that promises the
there. Direct contact with a space’s objects and fabrics, in additi- possibility of inhabitation – the feeling of being at home.
on to their colour and form, can evoke emotions. Individual objects
vary in temperature, surface texture, or in their reminiscence of Good design and successful architecture cannot normally be de-
similar haptic experiences from the past. Our sensual perception scribed as the sum of their individual parts. They provide us with
also differentiates between natural and synthetically manu­­factured spaces to which we ascribe quality and value, and discovering their
materials. One hundred percent pure new wool offers a different secrets is definitely worthwhile.
tactile experience to that of man-made fibres. Natural substances
and materials such as shale or laverock impart a different mood to
laminate or ceramic tiles. Their natural extraction embodies a kind
of reliability, because we can identify, relate to, and recognize them.
We trust in their origins, properties and purity. If 70 percent of the
materials used in MAVIDA come from the surrounding area, they
not only create a calming natural atmosphere, but also establish a
regional connection, an identity and a consubstantiality that origi-
nates in unadulterated nature.

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LOCALLY SOURCED FABRICS AND CARPETING OFFER A SENSUAL EXPERIENCE.

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Space is not organized strictly according to function, but to allow an uninterrupted flow of light and material.

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THE VIEW OUT THE WINDOW IS LIKE A FRAMED PICTURE. A FLUID GIVE-AND-TAKE OF SPACE, FROM OUTSIDE TO INSIDE.

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OBJECT
OF
DESIRE
A sea of brilliant blossoms on mountain meadows

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Refreshing barefoot hydrotherapy at Sigmund Thal Klamm.

TEXT MARC ALEXANDER HOLTZ

PHOTOGRAPHY ANKA BARDELEBEN A sea of brilliant blossoms on mountain meadows, cows grazing
lazily on Alpine slopes, majestic mountains and pristine cool
lakes in the morning sun. Dreams of a perfect world?

People want freedom; they long for clear air and clean water. Nature
is our soul food; it serves our need for distance and seclusion. Becau-
se our lives are full of change, we long for something consistent.
That is why nature is our space to relax and recharge. But most of
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The nature preserve at the southern end of lake Zell.
Even the Romans realized that regularly taking the waters in a na­
tural setting led to improved well-being and a prolonged life­
time. They believed that taking care of the body also served to
enhance thought, contemplation and meditation. Today, a swim in
the opaline waters of the pristine Zeller Lake in view of surrounding
mountaintops can also serve our need for well-being. Natural
pleasures may not make us live forever, but they do prolong life –
no one can dispute that.MAVIDA is located in the traditional town
of Zell am See. You can go on an unhindered stroll through the
broad pedestrian zone lined with grand old buildings. A six-kilo-
metre long tunnel keeps out all through traffic.
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Zell am See is located in the middle of Arcadian surroundings going
back 4 billion years. Here you can find truly authentic landscapes,
the world’s largest ice cave, rocks that running water has polished
for millennia, secret paths and roads as well as largely untouched
flora and fauna. It is the perfect setting to just take it all in and
just wander away from the everyday. Between the mountains and
the plains lies an area of natural simplicity – a contrast to our ever
shifting, accelerating urban life. Like MAVIDA, this landscape
invites you to come and relax.
A mountain guesthouse on Kapruner Tal.
The untouched scenery – made up of pastures, solitary Alpine lakes South of Zell am See, the partially snow-covered mountain peaks of
set between majestic mountains, thunderous waterfalls and quiet the largest nature preserve of Central Europe, the Hohe Tauern, rise
forests – forms a landscape of ancient healing powers. Places like to meet the sky. They are a part of the Central Alps. You can reach them
this were once held sacred because of their awesomeness. “Holy” via the famous Großglockner mountain pass. At its summit lies the
sites, scattered all over the world, serve to feed the soul. Mounta- Großglockner Mountain at 3,798 metres, Austria’s highest peak.
in peaks in particular were symbolic of the union of heaven and
earth. Zell am See is surrounded by mountain ranges: in the north
lie the limestone Alps like a rocky sea, towered over in the east by
the sparkling ice of the Hochkoenig. Rugged and cragged, these are
full of ravines and caves that have still not been fully explored.
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View from the summit of the Kitzsteinhorn.
Zell am See is located on a peninsula between the Zeller Lake and
the slopes of Schmittenhöhe, the area’s most spectacular vantage
point. The biological diversity is just as impressive as the lake’s
purity. Surrounding swamp and reed areas ensure that the water
quality remains consistently high.
In winter this region is a paradise for Alpine sports, with 130
kilometres of slopes for skiers, snowboarders and freestylers. Fur-
thermore there are several hundred kilometres of cross-country ski
trails. In the region’s local mountains, the Schmittenhöhe and the
year-round skiing area of the Kitzsteinhorn invite you to go on
snow hikes through the forest’s deep snows. You can experience the
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season’s first powdered snow even in the autumn. All year round
there is an almost three-kilometre long cross-country ski loop on
the glacier, where, at an altitude of 2,900 metres, workout condi-
tions are ideal. All routes feature lush nature and the “Alpine” expe-
rience. Those who normally prefer ice-skating can do just that on
the Zeller Lake, which reliably freezes over in winter.
Behind this row of trees lies lake Zell.
During the summer months you can recharge your batteries just
as reliably. Many adventures are possible – from rafting to surfing;
from mountain biking to parachuting. With a glider or paraglider
you can fly over golf courses and take in the lush green meadows
and forests that ascend high up on the slopes until they reach the
clouds. The Hahnenkogel Mountain at 1,854 metres is the highest
forested peak in Europe. From May until November, nature lovers
can experience a paradise of romantic hiking trails and bike paths.
Mountain railways comfortably transport you to higher regions;
lifts and the Glacierjet ease your way up to the summits. You can
reach the Moserboden Lake, a water reservoir, via Europe’s largest
open funicular railway. Here, at 2,040 metres altitude, you can
experience how the power of water is converted into energy. The
surrounding area – especially in the elevated regions – is authentically
beautiful and pristine. Exercise in the mountain air gives many
visitors a feeling of freedom as well as an impressive view.
Nature has been an object of desire for us ever since the Romantic
era. We constantly long for it. And when it is fulfilled it puts an end
to all desire. But which of the two is the greater tragedy: Not to get
what you want or to get it after all? If there is real fulfilment, is
there real joy – deep inside, sheltered, in what is our actual home?
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Zell am See

PHOTOGRAPHY ANKA BARDELEBEN

Impressions of Zell am See from Anka Bardeleben

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... a walk in the wooded grotto, also known as a place of strength.

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THE
ART
OF
SUBTLE
DELIGHT

WHO WOULDN’T LET A MAGNIFICENT MEAL FULFIL

ITS TRUE DESTINY BEFORE SAVOURING IT?

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TEXT MARC ALEXANDER HOLTZ
PHOTOGRAPHY ATTILA HARTWIG
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By that, however, we don’t mean styled “design food”, for a
kitchen is in itself a sensual place par excellence. A meal is
more than a design. It is a composition that evokes an intensely
pleasurable kind of satisfaction. Flavour enhancers, aromas and
food colourings have no place here – art means reducing to
the essential. At the MAVIDA, dining is a trustworthy invita­
tion to satisfy both body and soul. The dishes served are always
luscious and authentic in taste, because they are natural.
Who wouldn’t let a magnificent meal fulfil its true destiny
before savouring it? A kitchen is a place in which there is
always room for new discoveries. The art of preparation ap­
peals to all of our senses in the consistency of its perfection.
The honest art of preparation appeals especially to our sense
of taste: when fish tastes like fish, and vegetables taste like
vegetables. Above and beyond that, this art satisfies our curi­
osity to try out new things, as well as our aesthetic awareness
of the harmony of the ingredients used – before the same
“sounds” resonate with our taste buds. In MAVIDA’s kitchen,
harmonious meals are composed with selected regional pro­
ducts – fresh and exquisite, following our own recipes. Food
here satisfies our needs on all levels, because food preparation
is an art that does not limit itself to mere appearance. The art
of cuisine often brings with it a subtle delight, for it con­
sciously aims at creating a truly sensual satisfaction.
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Relaxation by Design: a new concept in spa luxury. Surrounded by the awe-inspiring

Alps, on the shores of the pristine Zeller See, an architectural marvel features total
comfort and regeneration for mind and body, including world-class cuisine. All in
perfect balance.

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Balance RELAXATION
BY

SPA
BODY
&
MIND
An intensely relaxing experience, a chance to let go of stress and
care, embracing body and soul in an environment that combines
innovative technology with age-old wisdom. DESIGN
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Architecture & Design

LOBBY
AND
GUESTROOMS
The MAVIDA was designed to cosset the eyes and touch. Simulta-
neously intimate and open, textures are natural, and often locally
sourced: wood and stone surfaces in the lobby as well as guest­
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Food
BAR
LOUNGE
MAVIDA`s bar/lounge right by the fireplace is one of the most
established hotspots in the region.
RESTAURANT
Food can be more than a source of pleasure: it can be sustenance
for the soul, an integral part of a rejuvenating stay at MAVIDA.
The restaurant features the utmost in freshness, staying true to
the region’s traditions while innovating extensively to deliver menus
tailored to guests’ desires and dietary needs.

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MAVIDA is Relaxation by Design – your path to personal balance. Massage and Relaxation Therapy can be adjusted to your particular needs.

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The floating pool rejuvenates body and soul.. The high-tech space of the Blue Box includes deep-relaxation beds and uses your own
breathing rhythms to provide antistress therapy.

The sauna complex includes Finnish and aromatic steam baths, a solarium, and a rest & relaxation area. The indoor pool uses light and colour displays to provide a captivating experience, the unique Sonaspray system enables an echo-free atmosphere.

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The ample guestrooms feature modern design and highly tactile natural wood and stone finishes from the region, centered around the guests.

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MAVIDA RELAXATION BY DESIGN BAR LOUNGE RESTAURANT

The bar is built around a fireplace, offering diversion in a relaxed atmosphere. Chef Matthias Stalzers fresh, authentic cuisine combines with a generous wine cellar to meet your needs simply and naturally.

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Whether for a short weekend or a more prolonged stint, maximum relaxation, de-stressing and pampering is the focus.

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INDEX
Publisher Translation Models Distribution
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Kirchenweg 11, 5700 Zell am See, Austria Peter Lacey (www.selectmodel.com)
Tel. 0043 6542 5410, Fax 0043 6542 56760 Concept Copyright
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Editorial Director Creative Director Anne Krarup (www.m4motion.de) of Mavida, Balance Hotel & Spa.
Matthias Hüttebräuker, design hotels AG Michael Schickinger, design hotels AG Foodstyling
Christoph Hoefs by liganord
Editorial Manager Art Director
Sina Beck, design hotels AG Sabine Berens Special Thanks for support
Schiesser AG, www.schiesser.com
Editor in Chief Finishing Christian Stemmler (www.m4motion.de)
Kimberly Bradley Gregor Orlowski Wolfen Germany, Jacqueline Huste (www.wolfengermany.com) &
Jennifer Bressler
Text Photography
Marc Alexander Holtz, Markus Wings Anka Bardeleben
Attila Hartwig, Kristina Weinhold

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