Design Studio 4: Spa + Wellness Pre-Design Book

Spa + Wellness Pre Design L C

LUDMILLA CANTO

LUDMILLA CANTO

Accelerated Master’s of Interior Architecture Sophomore lcant020@fiu.edu 305.431.2183

Contents

Precedent Analysis

Site + Building Analysis

Client Profile Program Analysis

Goals + Concept Model

Precedent Analysis

A study of the design and spa services at Amangiri + Spa Fasano Las Piedras

Amangiri Spa Canyon Point, Southern Utah

Amangiri, meaning ‘peaceful mountain’, is the collective effort of architects Marwan Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette, and Rick Joy. Nestled in the remote hills of Utah’s rugged landscape, the Amangiri Resort and Spa implements local Navajo wellness practices, blurs the line between interior and exterior, and adopts a naturally stepped architecture for a truly immersive experience

Site Materials

Like the cliffs that surround it, Amangiri’s planes are hued with ochre, yellow and pink that changes color with the sun and moon.

Sandblasted, brushed and poured concrete Indian and white sand stone Moss laminar stone Walnut wood

Integration

Set in the heart of the Grand Circle, the largest concentration of national parks in the United States, Amangiri covers 600 acres of “wind water and stone The water hollowed the stone, the wind dispersed the water, the stone stopped the wind.

Water and wind and stone...�

Octavio Paz

Wellness

The 25,000 square foot Spa aims to reflect the healing traditions of the Navajo through the four elements of earth, wind, fire and water,or ‘hozho’. Crystal salt and pink argiletz clay body scrub in the 7 treatment rooms.

1 yoga pavilion opens up to views and sounds of the Mesa.

3 outdoor saunas and 14 temperature controlled pools are integrated into the landscape offering floatation therapy and desert views.

Vegan products are packaged in 100% recyclable materials.

Playing with Light

The geometric planes of Amangiri’s architecture and the Southwestern sun form a playful relationship that is expressed in the different light qualities.

The small shafts also allow wind to blow through.

Spa Fasano LAS PIEDRAS PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY

Scattered amongst the rocky slope of La Barra, Isay Weinfeld’s Fasano Las Piedras is more of a random grouping of isolated modules and facilities than it is a conventional hotel and spa.

The filtered light, natural materials, and raw aesthetic mimics the landscape’s sparse vegetation.

Site Materials

Local rock and stone were used to erect the walls of the module.

The natural striations of the rock mimics the grain of the wood that is implemented as an accent finish on some of the interior walls.

Integration

As if they were rocks that had “landed naturally� on the terrain, the buildings of the resort are scattered across the 480 hectare property in order to minimize their interference with the natural landscape.

Nature’s Energy

Designed to express the power of nature and the energy that comes from it, Fasano Las Piedras Spa is a center for serenity.

The spa and hospitality complex is a single-story concrete rectangular volume, where 5 treatment rooms are placed in the perimeter leaving an open garden in the center of the building, around which all circulations evolve.

With more than 20 massage and oil therapies, the spa is a proponent of ayurvedic treatments.

Transactional Space

Views to the rocky landscape were a major concern for the designers. Through the choice of materials and filtered light that comes in through the windows and skylights, guests feel immersed in nature.

Conclusion Both the Amangiri Spa in Utah and the Spa Fasano at Las Piedras demonstrate a strong integration into the natural landscape. Not only are the programs directly affected by their environment but the spas offer services and experiences that are unique to their site. Through the wellness centers and spas philosophies’ there is a strong focus on local remedies, traditions, rituals, and products.

Materials are also locally sourced which represent a deep understanding of sustainability and the landscape. By way of its color, texture and finish both projects blend natural landscape and

Site + Building Analysis

A study of the Key Biscayne site, adjacencies + their relation to the building

Site 25.701411, -80.155928 Crandon Park Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Crandon Park occupies what used to be the largest coconut plantation in the United States in the 1930’s Key Biscayne was an active Tequesta Indian settlement for 2,000 years circa 200 BCE

| Rangel’s Shorebird Sanctuary

Access FL-836 to I-95 South Key Biscayne Exit to Rickenbacker Causeway Crandon Blvd to Rickenbacker Cir

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Cape Florida Lighthouse Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park No Name Harbor

North

East

Views Views to the north, east, south, and west

| West

South

North: service area and valet parking East: large indigenous flora partially blocking ocean view South: residential condominiums West: old Miami Zoo with preexisting structures

Building Specifications Total square feet: 7,420 First floor: 4,395 ft2 Second floor: 3,025 ft2 Direct beach access Reflection pool Covered driveway with valet service

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Main building construction Reinforced running bond concrete

Plans + Circulation

Primary circulation Secondary circulation Tertiary circulation

Client Profile

Tamara Spa by Mandara, Lily Beach Resort and Spa, Maldives

Origins Mandara Spa found its beginnings on the island of Bali, Indonesia in 1995 The name Mandara comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth at the top of a mystical mountain Since its inauguration at Ubud in 1996, the Mandara Spa management company has been the pioneer in tropical Asian spa experiences

Philosophy During its conception, Mandara Spa studied exotic spa treatments and rituals that reflected the beauty, spirit and traditions of Sanskrit times Today, the spa offers a menu that blends East and West to provde a hybrid of ancient treatments and modern services at their locations across the globe Balinese/ 1/3 includes Asian-inspired treatments in honor of the Asian heritage

by the 1/3 inspired indigenous

community in which the spa is located

by 1/3 inspired modern trends

Services The Mandara Spa company offers private label creation and spa management consultancy through their affiliate, Steiner Spa Consulting Combining rich Balinese knowledge that has been passed down from generations with the spirit of local traditions and European techniques, no two Mandara Spas are the same nor offer the same signature services At the Lily Beach Resort and Spa in the Maldives, the Tamara Spa by Mandara offers the ‘Royal Thai Massage’, ‘Elemis Exotic Oil’ rituals, and ‘Pro Collagen Quartz Lift Facials’ Mandara Spa products used during treatments are also available online

Ayodya Spa by Mandara, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesiaa

Mandara Spa, Lotte Hotel, Moscow, Russia

Locations With over 50 locations all over the world, assimilation into 20 cultures, and a dozen brands, the Mandara company is about offering exceptional service in a traditional setting to an international clientele Tamara Spa by Mandara, Lily Beach Resort and Spa, Maldives

Program Analysis

An investigation into the functions and spaces of the spa + the analysis and fit to the site and building

Space List Arrival

1,162 square feet Allows valet to park clients’ cars Small service room for valet personnel Desk (2’x5’) and comfortable desk chair

Lobby + Waiting Room

500 - 1,000 square feet Exudes design concept Adjacency to treatment rooms and consultation offices Receptionist desk (2’ x 7’) with refreshments, desk chair

Lounge

600 square feet Bar and indoor/outdoor shaded seating Comfortable space for circulation of clients Adjacency to pop-up shop and lobby Long bar (3’ x 12’) bar chairs, circular tea tables, refrigeration for catered foods, iPad for cashier

Pop Up Shop

600 square feet Sell spa products to clients Sales clerk supervises shop Helps customers Adjacency to lobby and waiting area Product displays (mounted along wall) iPad for cashier

Salon

700 square feet Semi-public space for hair and nail services Adjacency to lobby and entry Pedicure chair (5’ x 2.5’), manicure tables (3’ x 1.5’) Stations for blow drying, salon chairs, wet stations

Consultation Offices

400 - 600 square feet Private spaces for wellness professionals and clients Adjacency to lobby and waiting area Desk (2’ x 5’), armchairs, iPad

Treatment Rooms

200 square feet Private spaces for a range of treatments Includes massages and dermatological Massage tables (2.5’ x 6’), storage for linens, treatment products

Changing Rooms + Locker Rooms

400 - 600 square feet each Private area for clients to change Allows clients to stow belongings Circulation from treatment rooms and wet areas Rain showers (4’ x 4’), sinks, mirrors, blow dryers Lockers, benches, towel basket, robes

Wet Areas

100 square feet per space Private steam rooms, saunas, indoor showers Slip resistant floors and ambient lighting for safety Adjacency to or program in treatment rooms Towel bar, lounge chairs (2’ x 6’), rinsing showers (3’ x 5’) shower products, sauna hot rocks, rock warmer

Garden

200 - 400 square feet Sustainable green space for quiet reflection Bamboo green wall for client privacy and soothing sounds Indoor or outdoor use

Meditation Room

400 - 600 square feet Large space for clients post-treatments with low lighting Adjacency to treatment rooms Mats, comfortable lounge chairs, tea room, small tables Incense and essential oils

Adjacency Diagrams

Lobby Shop Consultation Offices

Lounge Salon Garden Changing Rooms

Treatment Rooms

Wet Areas

Meditation Rooms

Outdoor Pools Yoga Pavilion Service Building

Steam Room Sauna Tub

Waxing Services Massage Acupuncture Wraps Water Therapies

Men’s Women’s Gender Neutral

Temp Controlled Chlroine Pool Outdoor Shower

Blocking Diagrams relaxation room

treatment rooms

930

treatment rooms

wet area

Square Feet garden

558 288

660 changing rooms

700

500

pop up shop

lounge

lobby

consultation offices

salon

1,332

946

1,400

357

959

relaxation room

treatment rooms

garden

608 300

760

changing rooms + wet area

200

1,930

pop up shop

changing rooms

treatment rooms

lobby

1,512

gastro bar

consultation offices

1,216

1,176

Project Goals + Concept Model

Identification of project goals + Articulation of selected archetypes through model making

Goal Statements To offer clients immersive spa services that encourage sound mind, body and transcendental experiences It is the ultimate goal of the spa to create positive change in a client’s life by combining traditional Balinese services and the indigenous commuity’s knowledge with modern amenities and styles Dominant programmatic features include fluid floors, a yoga pavilion, gardens, a tea room, and ocean views. Auxiliary structures are a crucial aspect of the project because of the limited square footage in main house With proximity to the Atlantc sea shore and the site’s Tequesta Indian history, the Mandara Spa takes inspiration from the fluidity and strata of the ocean as a continuous source of reflection and rebirth

Fluid Floor

Archetypes + Model

Describes a descent into water or a definitive node of the space between mental and physical reality. The fluidity from the ocean that surrounds the site influences the circulation. Creates the sensation of push and pull within interior spaces

Strata

Natural horizontal or vertical wall treatments similar to the layers of the earth. Reinforces delineated pathways and suggests a hierarchy through staggered elevations.