1. project description to research, develop and design a spatial/ experiential proposal for a spa retreat promoting personal tranquility, therapy and well-being, in a natural setting where urba LA meets the mountains.
“SPA” is an acronym for salus per aqua, or health through water; as well as creating an intimate relationship bewteen body, water, and nature. The SPA is intende to serve as a laboratory for innovative healing therapies.
client unidentified spa owners
back story brief the concept for the was developed to accomodate an unlikely spa customer : someone who does not like to be touched. as a result, they would not normally frequent spas because most spas
utilize touch or massage therapy. a spa that is free of human touch allows for those who would normally be uncomfortable in this situation to have an opportunity to relax. the spa is expanding to include areas for
interaction, if the customer so desires it. by providing communal areas, there is now the opportunity for