Metamorphosis sustainable spa & salon
Ralston White Retreat: Site of Spa & Salon
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concept:
Mill Valley, California To create a spa/salon that is both relaxing and sustainable. “Contact with nature has been found to enhance healing and recovery from illness and major surgical procedures.�(Biophilic Design). Metamorphosis Spa and Salon is designed based on the process of the metamorphosis of a butterfly. Just as a caterpillar becomes a butterfly by a natural process, the guests of the spa will experience only natural forms, materials, and treatments to transform them into happier, healthier people when they depart.
Sustainability: The building itself is a restored and reused historical building. The treatments and products used and sold are all eco-friendly and there are green walls in the space to improve indoor air quality. The building recycles its own water underneath the floor systems and all materials specified contribute to the sustainability of the building.
history/concept
circulation diagram-level 1
circulation diagram-level 2
The first and second level floor plans relate to the concept because they have an organic “body� running through the center of the building and everything else radiates from that central organic mass. This not only relates to a butterfly, but many other elements in nature. It creates a calming circulation that consists of organic paths rather than harsh turns and angles.
diagrams
Level 1 Scale: 1/16”=1’ 0”
Level 2 Scale: 1/16”=1’ 0”
furniture plans
Light Fixture Schedule SYMBOL
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PRODUCT NAME
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Transforming Metamorphosis Pendant
Philips Forecast Lighting Dome Pendant Cooper Industries
AL-COVE 74-IW
Energy One Corp
LED 6" Recessed Ceiling Light
Hubbardton Forge
Traditional Wall Sconce
Level 1 Scale: 1/16”=1’ 0”
Level 2 Scale: 1/16”=1’ 0”
lighting plans
Level 1 Scale: 1/16”=1’ 0”
Level 2 Scale: 1/16”=1’ 0”
rendered floor plans
Furniture and Equipment Schedule Room/Area Reception Reception Reception Salon Salon Salon Salon Salon Salon Salon Salon Pool Area Pool Area Yoga Studio Cafe Cafe Cafe Casual Lounge Casual Lounge
NAME/DESCRIPTION Reception Desk Barcelona Lounge Chair Emu Heaven Stool Lucerne Manicure Table Madison II Pedicure Chair Reception Desk Akita Japanese Design Shampoo Unit Leros Double Sided Salon Station Switch Armless Guest Lounge Chairs Retail Shelf Hydrualic Modern Salon Chairs Modern Ergonomic Lounge Chairs Raindance Rainmaker Shower Heads Magnus ABS Racks (Pilates Ball Rack) Touch Down 2 Cafe Tables Very Wire Stacker Enea Lottus Post Stool Emu Heaven Lounge Emu Heaven Stool
MANUFACTURER Custom made Knoll Coalesse Minerva Minerva Custom made AGS Beauty AGS Beauty Coalesse Custom made Custom made Custom made Hansgrohe Gopher Steelcase Haworth Coalesse Coalesse Coalesse
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TYPE 3 Form 3 Form Aluminum Foam Beaded Screen Cork Ceiling Tile Grass Green Wall Gypsum Plaster Polymer Surface Stone VCT Wood
DESCRIPTION Varia Ecoresin Graphic Custom Intrelocking Rock Panels Alusion by Cymat Technologies Custom Ceramicork-Barbera Montreaux-Cocoa Shell Easi-Chelsea Super Soft Versa Wall System AirRenew M2Tech Stucco plaster textured cream walls Tiikeri-Dusk Natural small river stones Standard Excelon Imperial Texture Birdseye Maple engineered wood
MANUFACTURER 3 Form Modular Arts Stone Source Custom Ceramicork EuroStone Easigrass GSky Plant Systems CertainTeed EcoStucco TorZo Surfaces Local Armstrong Hull Forest Products
SUSTAINABILITY Zero to landfill, low-impact, Greenguard IAQ, reclaimed and recycled materials LEED 2.1,2.2,4.1,5.1 LEED MR Credit 4.1,4.2,5.1,5.2; recycled Created from natural materials, recylced Trees are not cut down when harvested & provide for hundreds of years, natural thermal insulator LEED MR 5.1,5.2, EQ 4.1,4,5 TurfMuncher, reused and recycled, sustainable install Qualifies for LEED, water efficient, saves energy, reduces temp, improves IAQ Imroves IAQ-converts VOCs to safe compounds, moisture and mold resistant LEED MR 1.1,1.2,2.1,2.2,5.1,5.2, EQ 4.1,4.2, ID 1.1 Recycled, rapidly renewable, certified wood, made in the USA Local, reclaimed, recycled LEED EQ Credit 4.3, MR 2, MR 4.0, MR 5.0 FSC Certified, forest conservation program
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ROOM Reception Yoga Studio Salon Pool Area Cafe Casual Lounge 2nd floor Corridor
WALLS A,H,J H,J H,J J,L,D J D B
FLOOR M E K L K G K
CEILING K C I,K(drop) I F K I
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schedules
The reception area has a feature wall made of 3-form that has a motif based off of a butterfly wing. There are circular dropped ceilings at two different heights that have LEDs around the edges to give a dim glow and add a level of organic dimension to the entry space of the spa and salon.
reception
The yoga studio has a wall of windows that look out onto the mountains of Mill Valley as well as a curved green wall providing nature on both sides to create a soothing atmosphere that helps decrease stress. The floor is cork, which naturally has a soft slightly cushioned feel that benefits the guests practicing yoga. The ceiling adds a pop of color and resembles stones found in nature.
yoga studio
There is mostly white-gray furniture in the salon, which helps call all attention to the guests so they can really see the coloring of their hair, nails, or makeup. The waxing room in the center of the room is closed off by a curved wooden wall, which is wrapped in a curtain to soften the room and add a feminine pop of color. The room creates a sense of mystery and privacy by blocking views across from the otherwise open salon. The retail wall shown above features the eco-friendly beauty products sold at the salon.
salon
The dropped ceiling and small green wall in the salon also soften up the salon and create a more cozy, yet clean atmosphere. The salon is designed to help guests feel beautiful, comfortable, and at ease.
salon
Guest emerge from the locker rooms in the center of the pool area and walk across the bridge onto the stone circulation path. The natural stones massage the guests feet while they walk barefoot and connect them to the feeling of walking outside in nature. There are windows surrounding the area with views of natural mountainous landscapes. The pool in the center wraps all the way around the space creating a relaxing “lazy river� effect with a sense of mystery. There are ergonomic lounge chairs in the center to just nap or lay back for a while. The covelike spaces on either side with dropped ceilings have a beaded screen creating a little privacy, but also allows access through the entire space. Guests can sit or lay down and control rainmaker faucets overhead that have different settings creating rain-like water massages.
pool area
Each end of the pool has a stone wall with waterfalls that guests can swim under or just simply enjoy the rippling sounds it creates. There are pendants covering the entire ceiling that have stained glass in a variety of orange shades that resemble butterfly scales.
pool area
This model is created from foam cut with a cnc router and then sanded and spackled. The model shows the forms of the pool area which includes the changing rooms, pool, bridge, circulation path, and two water lounge coves.
pool area model
The cafe is a casual gathering place for guests to come with friends or alone to enjoy a healthy smoothie or local, homemade snacks. Everything served is local and healthy to contribute to the sustainable aspect of the salon/spa as well as the goal of rejuvenating the guests that come through. The custom pendants are designed from the metamorphosis concept. They can be left open as two flat planes with the cylindrical light fixture in between or the decorative triangular edges can be folded down from the top piece and up from the bottom piece and snapped into place to create the closed version of the pendant. The LED bulbs inside the cylinder can be dimmed or brightened and can also be set to change colors.
cafe
The casual tea lounge features the beaded screens on either side for guests to freely pass through at any point. The large butterfly lounge chairs are great for guests to curl up in with a cup of tea and a book or they can pull two together to sit with a friend. It has a dropped ceiling, the custom pendants and a soft artificial grass floor connecting the guest to nature once again and creating a calm, serene environment.
casual tea lounge