Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma

Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarBarrualdea· 2021

Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua

by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma

Client: Xiamen GANGLONG Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua

Manila Manilan (Filipinak) kokatutako spa baten barnealdea da, guztira 8000 metro koadroko azalera duena. Diseinuak hiriaren arkitektura klasikoa txinatar patioetako elementuekin uztartzen du, eta teknika tradizionalak eta modernoak batzen ditu. Aireko hezetasuna handia denez, zur trinkoaren ordez plastikozko zur konposatua erabiltzen da. Sarrerak espazio trapezoidal bat osatzen du, luzatutako egurrezko teilatu-hegalen azpian dauden zutabe modernoekin. Harrera-gunean marmola, egur iluna eta kotoi eta linozko ehunak biltzen dira. Egur iluneko zoruek eta lerro zorrotzeko altzariek giro epel eta erosoa sortzen dute.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Manila Primary Function: Spa Barne Diseinua jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Manila Spa of the Philippines is a leisure and entertainment space which integrates the complex functions of culture and recreation. Designers attempt to use the classic architecture of Manila and Chinese elements with the traditional and modern design techniques to brings a sense of relaxation needed for a spa area.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total Area : 8000 square meters
Tags: SPA, Space, Interior, Manila, Wood
Production Technology: Since the spa has high air humidity, the designers replace the solid wood with new composite wood plastics to create a comfortable experience space, save energy and protect the environment. The spa suites are designed to look private and elegant. The dark wood floor with sharp lined furniture creates a comfortable and warm living space.
Design Challenge: Since, the first floor is 4.3 meters high after deducting the beam. The designers add the traditional ancient Chinese roof modeling element to the design of the ceiling, adding a sense of components and space to the area.
Research: To ensure that the design concept is viable, designers do a lot reseach of the local culture features, and the relationship between traditional and modern design methods to creat a special ambience in this spa. For example,various forms of space in the first floor are connected by a carefully designed walkway. The wooden ceiling, exquisite railings and plant landscape make visitors feel as if they are walking in a courtyard.
Inspiration: This project is inspired by Chinese style courtyards, the designers create an ideal place for relaxation with regional characteristics by making full use of the open space in the middle of the building, combining traditional Chinese style courtyard with the local features and culture of Manila, as well as other Chinese elements, while integrating traditional and modern design techniques.
Project Duration: The project was located in Manila,Philippines.
Operation Flow: At the entrance of the spa, the designers create a trapezoidal space with laterally modern pillars under the extended wooden eaves to deliver a sense of ritual in greeting visitors. The reception center is designed in a plain way for a natural atmosphere by integrating marbles, dark wood, cotton and linen textiles.
Team Members: Yong Jun Ma, Zhao Fang Chen
Image Credits: Zhao Fang Chen