Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata by Drop

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata by Drop is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Architektura Competition Category.

BronzArchitektura· 2024

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata

by Drop

Client: Drop

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Architektura Category

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The Design

About Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata

Stylově navržené Drop Sauna a Chata jsou dostupné v černé, bílé nebo v barvě přírodního dřeva. Jsou dokonale čtvercové s atraktivní velkou skleněnou fasádou charakteristicky tvarovanou do tvaru kapky. Použitým dřevem je vrstvené křížem lepené dřevo ze smrku, což je ekologický, obnovitelný a vysoce odolný stavební materiál. Venkovní sauny a chaty Drop jsou pečlivě vyráběny ve Finsku s maximální pozorností věnovanou detailům.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata je vítězem Bronzové ceny A' Design Award, vysoce prestižního uznání udělovaného vynikajícím designům, které se vyznačují kreativitou, vynalézavostí a bystrostí. Bronzoví vítězové jsou hojně zručné a nápadně kreativní artefakty, které dosvědčují rozsáhlé zkušenosti, představivost a vynalézavost svých designérů. Očekává se, že Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a milovaným předmětem, pozoruhodně profesionálním a inovativním. Tento design, který získal Bronzovou cenu A' Design Award, zahrnuje osvědčené postupy v umění, vědě, designu a technologiích a vyniká pozorností k detailu. Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna a Chata nádherně uspokojuje potřeby, dotýká se tužeb, okouzluje city a oslovuje zvědavost.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Elevate your outdoor experience with the unparalleled beauty and sustainability of Drop Saunas and Drop Lodges, designed with genuine Finnish passion.

Immerse yourself in the allure of these magnificent outdoor structures, where award-winning and globally acclaimed minimalist design takes center stage. The iconic drop shape serves as a captivating window, that frames the beautiful view. Drop Saunas and Drop Lodges are meticulously crafted in Finland with the utmost attention to detail. Using high-quality materials and a commitment to excellence in finishing, each sauna and lodge is a testament to Finnish craftsmanship. The construction material, CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) stands as one of the most ecologically conscious and durable building materials available.
Dimensions & Packaging: 230 x 230 x 230 cm
Tags: Sauna, design sauna, outdoor sauna
Production Technology: The turnkey outdoor buildings, Drop sauna, and Drop lodge, are crafted with the same Finnish precision and dedication as our beloved Drop spas and outdoor fires—exemplifying high-quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and meticulous finishing. The Drop Sauna is constructed from CLT, which is one of the most eco-friendly and durable building materials available.
Design Challenge: Hardest part of the process was redoing the prototype until it was perfect.
Research: Drop did a market research of outdoor saunas and found out there was no minimalistic Scandinavian design saunas and therefore wanted to create one.
Inspiration: Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge are places for relaxation and ideal places to re-connect with yourself and with the surrounding nature. The Drop shape was inspired by the minimalistic beauty of Finnish nature and our thousands of lakes.
Project Duration: The project started 2021 in Naantali, Finland and finished in November 2023 at the same place.
Operation Flow: Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge are places for relaxation and ideal places to re-connect with yourself and with the surrounding nature. Minimalistic beauty from Finnish nature.
Patents: Design patent pending
Team Members: Sirena Kiviranta
Image Credits: Jutta Tanninen