The project was designed by Halvorsen & Reine AS, with Gullik Gulliksen AS as landscape architect.
The developers were Treschow-Fritzøe AS and Canica AS, with Veidekke serving as the main contractor.
Lundhs AS supplied larvikite for key parts of the project.
Project
Farris Bad, Larvik – A Spa Hotel Rooted in Nature
- Stone
- Lundhs Royal®
- Category
- Facade
- Surface
- Silk / Leather
When Farris Bad opened in Larvik in 2009, it marked the completion of one of the Nordic region’s most ambitious spa and hotel projects. Located directly on the waterfront at the head of Larviksfjorden, the hotel was developed with a clear ambition: to root the architecture in the site’s natural setting, history, and geology.
Local Stone with an Architectural Purpose
At Farris Bad, Larvikite is used as an integral part of the architecture. In the façades, public areas, and spa, the stone helps create a strong material connection to the site and reinforces the relationship between the building and its surroundings. The project combines several varieties of Larvikite with different surface finishes, including polished, honed, and bush-hammered finishes.
This creates variation and depth while maintaining a cohesive and understated overall expression. Approximately 1,000 square meters of Larvikite were used in the façades, and another 500 square meters were used in the lobby, suites, and spa areas. Larvikite was also used in the outdoor areas, including paving and landscape treatments.
Farris Bad is located at the head of Larviksfjorden.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Larvikite used in the outdoor areas at Farris Bad, including shoreline treatments along the waterfront.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
A Material for Demanding Environments
The Farris Bad installation required a high level of precision and careful logistics. Stone blocks were sent to Italy for cutting and fabrication before being returned to Norway for installation. Each individual stone was numbered, with tolerance requirements down to 1 millimeter. Ellingard Naturstein played a key role in quality assurance and stone adaptation throughout the project.
Farris Bad is a building exposed to heavy use and demanding climate conditions. Spa areas, a waterfront location, and continuous use place high demands on the materials selected. This is where Larvikite demonstrates its strengths: high durability, strong resistance, and an appearance that endures over time.
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In the spa, Larvikite brings durability and quiet character to spaces designed for rest and restoration.
Photo: Farris Bad / Thatsup
Works by sculptor Nicolaus Widerberg adorn the spa.
Foto: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Built for demanding environments, Larvikite combines lasting performance with a timeless visual quality.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Larvikite used as tiles on walls and in the pool in the spa.
Photo: Farris Bas / ThatsUp
Larvikite lends the interiors a tactile quality that feels grounded and serene.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Monument by Norwegian sculptor Nicolaus Widerberg, in Lundhs Ocean®.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
The pools are made of larvikite, distinguished by shimmering feldspar crystals.
Foto: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
The properties of Larvikite make it particularly suitable for saunas.
Foto: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Surface variation and precise detailing give the project depth while maintaining an understated overall expression.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Larvikite surfaces in spa areas.
Photo: Morten Rakke
In the restaurant, monument by Norwegian sculptor Nicolaus Widerberg, in Lundhs Ocean®.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
A refined reception in stone.
Photo: Morten Rakke
Larvikite throughout the hotel.
Photo: Morten Rakke
Lundhs’ Contribution
Lundhs supplied Larvikite to Farris Bad as part of a holistic material strategy developed in collaboration with the project’s other stakeholders. The project demonstrates how Norwegian natural stone can contribute to a stronger sense of place, high material quality, and long-lasting architectural solutions.
The hotel seen from above.
Photo: Farris Bad / ThatsUp
Facts:
Project: Farris Bad
Location: Larvik, Norway
Completed: 2009
Architect: Halvorsen & Reine AS
Landscape Architect: Gullik Gulliksen AS
Developers: Treschow-Fritzøe AS and Canica AS
Contractor: Veidekke
Stone: Larvikite, provided by Lundhs AS
Applications: Façades, lobby, suites, spa, and outdoor areas
Scope: Approx. 1,500 square meters of larvikite in the building, in addition to use in outdoor areas
