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An added benefit is that this filters the strong tropical sunlight, transforming it into ever-changing textures and further underscoring the otherworldly nature of the experience. Meanwhile, this permeation of local plants stands in stark contrast to the bold vertical geometries of the building’s brise soleil, creating an image of salubrious hygiene that is not too sterile. The rooms on the upper levels overlook this green courtyard the openings enhance the serenity of the space and provide natural ventilation to keep the building cool.

Visitors may access breezy relaxation spaces at the ground level, with platforms set against serene lotus ponds and hanging gardens. Truly an oasis of tranquility, this five-star retreat consists of fifteen stunning treatment rooms, surrounded and immersed in lush open-air gardens. Jury & Popular Winner, 2016 A+Awards, Hospitality – Health Care & Wellness Naman Pure Spa by MIA Design Studio, Da Nang, Vietnam

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Alternating between full and empty volumes, each different thermal zone offers a unique sensory experience. On the other hand, also more concretely, as a former harbor, the site played an essential role in the city’s growth and the design physically nods to this maritime historyĭesigned to maximize views on the waterfront panorama, the relaxation spaces are divided perpendicular to the river, sectioned out into buildings, terraces and basins. On the one hand, their reading was abstract they cite the majesty and quiet strength that emanates from this fluvial lifeblood of Quebec as integral to their architectural conception. Jury Winner, 2019 A+Awards, Hospitality – Health Care & Wellnessįrom the onset, LEMAYMICHAUD drew inspiration for their design from the site’s geographic location on the banks of the St. Strøm Spa Vieux-Québec by LEMAYMICHAUD, Quebec City, Canada The carefully choreographed transition of spaces-light, sound, temperature, humidity, textures, materials, and smells-creates immersive sensory experiences, a perfect hermetic atmosphere for escape. This historical allusion is corroborated by the open-air oculus that floods the central well with natural light and fresh air. Though located in Greece, the smooth structure’s arcuated spaces and monumental scale combine to evoke an atmosphere of ancient Roman baths. Once inside, a constant transition of carved spaces is achieved by intertwining elliptical geometries of different scales, guiding the visitor through a meandering catacomb-like passage. As a result, each floor sets back into the stone so that only a portion of its pale-red exposed concrete shell addresses the outer world. Located next door to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, this four-story building is carved into the base of a mountain. Popular Winner, 2019 A+Awards, Hospitality – Health + Sport > Wellness / Spa We hope that you experience some of their salubrious effects by proxy of exploring these images of spa and wellness retreats.Įuphoria Spa in the Euphoria Retreat by Deca Architecture, Laconia, Greece The following seven A+Award-winning projects distinguish themselves for the masterful renditions of spa architecture typologies. Today, architects recognize the importance of creating immersive escapes for visitors to achieve these aims, allowing them to step away from everyday life stresses and truly let go. Over hundreds of years, these various bathing regimes developed-ranging from soaking in hot water to cleansing in cool baths to steaming in a vapor room or relaxing in a sauna-in tandem with the architecture of wellness resorts.īeyond the healing power of water, spas now promote stress-reduction through various regimes meant to target all five senses, healing the mind and body in tandem. From this moment on, spa architecture and wellness design gained traction. Yet, the term “spa” was only coined in 1326, when a Belgian iron master promoted the medicinal qualities of a mineral spring located in a village called Spa. More than an architecture of hygiene and cleanliness, these places were intended to socialize and relax. While bathhouses were a mainstay of most Greek cities, the expansion of the Roman empire oversaw the construction of thermae at natural mineral hot springs all over Europe. Nowadays, spas are widely associated with relaxation and rejuvenation, but they also have longstanding links with healing and community.

Have you recently designed a project dedicated psychological and physical well-being? Consider entering the Spa & Wellness category in the 10th anniversary season of Architizer’s iconic A+Awards program.