Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli by Drop

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli by Drop is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award í bronsi in Arkitektúr, bygginga- og mannvirkjahönnun Competition Category.

BronsArkitektúr· 2024

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli

by Drop

Client: Drop

A' Design Award í bronsi Winner in Arkitektúr Category

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The Design

About Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli

Hinar stílhreinu Drop saunur og skálar koma í svörtum, hvítum eða náttúrulegum viðarlitum. Þær eru fullkomlega ferningslaga með áberandi stórri glerframhlið í sérkennandi dropaformi. Viðurinn sem notaður er er krosslímt timbur úr greni sem er vistvænt, endurnýjanlegt og afar endingargott byggingarefni. Drop útisaunur og skálar eru vandlega útfærðar á Finnlandi með ýtrustu athygli á smáatriðum.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í bronsi

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli vann A' Design Award í bronsi, mjög virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er framúrskarandi hönnunarverkum sem einkennast af sköpunargáfu, hugvitssemi og skarpskyggni. Sigurvegarar í bronsi eru ríkulega leiknir og áberandi skapandi gripir sem staðfesta víðtæka reynslu, ímyndunarafl og útsjónarsemi hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli sé mjög metinn, dáður og elskaður hlutur sem er einstaklega fagmannlegur og nýstárlegur. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í bronsi felur í sér bestu starfsvenjur í list, vísindum, hönnun og tækni og er framúrskarandi fyrir athygli sína á smáatriðum. Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop sauna og skáli fullnægir þörfum á dásamlegan hátt, snertir langanir, heillar tilfinningar og vekur forvitni.

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