Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō by Drop is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
ParahiWaihanga· 2024
Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō
by Drop
Client: Drop
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Waihanga Category
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The Design
About Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō
Kua hoahoatia te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō ki te tino ataahua, ā, ka puta mai i ngā tae pango, mā, tae rākau taketake rānei. He tapawhā tika rāua me tētahi kanohi karāhe nui whakamīharo kua hoahoatia ki te āhua o te tōtō. Ko te rākau e whakamahia ana he rākau papatahi-whakawaho i hangaia mai i te purūhi, he rauemi hanga pai ki te taiao, ka whakahouhia anō, tino pakari hoki. Ka hangaia ngā Hauna me ngā Rōhi o waho i Hinerana me te arotanga nui rawa ki ngā taipitopito katoa.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Te Hauna Tōtō me te Rōhi Tōtō i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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
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