Background briefing
The company was established by Beverley Bayes, Neil Fairplay and Tom Howell directors/key stakeholders who have worked together for over 20 years.

Main products and services
With over 20 years' experience in spa and wellness design, Sparcstudio creates beautiful, award-winning spas for discerning owners, operators and spa guests.

The company has a detailed knowledge of the operational requirements and technical aspects needed to deliver an outstanding experience for spa guests.

Sparcstudio always strive to create unique, inspiring environments based on a detailed understanding of the brand aspirations, unique location and target market of a spa. Work stages include concept vision, operational layout, detailed design, lighting design, FF&E selection and specification, site consultancy and final realisation.

Additional areas of work
In addition to hotels and spas, Sparcstudio is also working on a number of wellness facilities in new-build, luxurious five-star care villages. The company is also designing accommodation relating to spas, including spa suites at Center Parcs and suites and rooms for Disney within its new ‘Villages Nature’ resort outside Paris.

Sparcstudio also have an in-depth knowledge of the fitness market. Projects in this sector include Sofitel So FIT, London; The Harbour Club, London; The Reebok Club, London; and The Amida Clubs, UK.

The company is passionate about good lighting design and this is a key element of its service.

USPs
Sparcstudio provide a personal, friendly service with director involvement throughout a project, and look to build long-term relationships with clients and their businesses. The team at Sparcstudio strives to create highly creative, unique design solutions with great attention to detail and believes its specialism in spa is key to delivering spas that don’t just look good, but actually work.

Awards
Design awards for So Spa include the Condé Nast Traveller award for favourite UK hotel spa, Condé Nast Johansens Award for most excellent spa, FX design award, and numerous awards for Calcot Spa, including the Condé Nast Traveller award for favourite UK hotel spa.

Top clients
Aspria; Calcot Manor; Center Parcs; Dormy House; PennyHill Park; Rockcliffe Hall;