Sky Spa Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Wāhi Whakaora Tinana by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.
HiriwaRoto Whare· 2024
Sky Spa Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Wāhi Whakaora Tinana
by Kris Lin
Client: Kris Lin International Design
A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Roto Whare Category
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The Design
About Sky Spa Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Wāhi Whakaora Tinana
Ko Sky Spa he wāhi whakaora tinana kei te papa runga rawa o tētahi whare kei te Porowini o Hebei, Haina. Nā te tūnga ki runga ake i ngā whare huri noa ka whai tirohanga whānui ki te rangi. I whakahoutia te ārai o waho ki ngā matapihi nunui, māmā te hoahoa, mai i te papa ki te tuanui, i hangaia ki te karaehe tino mārama me te konganuku aramona, e kawe ana i ngā tirohanga o waho ki roto. I tangohia ngā pakitara o roto kia puta ai he whakatakotoranga tuwhera e tautoko ana i te rere māori o te hau, e whai ana i te whakaaro whakaora tinana o Haina mō te rere o te chi. Ka hipokina te tuanui ki ngā papa raihi kanapa, ā, ka hangaia he mata honotahi. Ka whakaratohia e te wāhi whakaora tinana nei he wāhi okiokinga mārie mai i te tāone nui.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Sky Spa Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Wāhi Whakaora Tinana te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Sky Spa Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Wāhi Whakaora Tinana he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Sky Spa Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Wāhi Whakaora Tinana he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 1.Advantage:
The project is located on the top floor, above surrounding buildings, offering an excellent view with an endless view of the sky.
2.Objective:
To create a wellness SPA where one can briefly escape the hustle and bustle of the city and achieve a union of "body, mind, and spirit."
3.Approach:
By renovating the building's façade and utilizing large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the sky is brought into the interior space. - Dimensions & Packaging
- To better integrate indoor and outdoor spaces, Les Décor resin panels (dark, high-gloss resin finish) are used for the ceiling. With a maximum size of 1220*3000MM, the extra-large panel size presents a seamless aesthetic effect, resembling a piece of natural wood. The use of natural materials brings a greater sense of warmth and intimacy, achieving the purpose of nourishing the heart.
- Tags
- Spa center, wellness center, traditional Chinese medicine therapy center, health center
- Production Technology
- The project is located on the top floor, enjoying an excellent view advantage. By combining ultra-clear glass with aluminum alloy, large-scale minimalist glass doors and windows are created, better introducing the outdoor scenery into the interior. This approach integrates the traditional Chinese wellness philosophy of unity of heaven and humanity, and learning from nature.
- Design Challenge
- Challenge: How to allow "Qi" to circulate indoors.
The "circulation of Qi" concept originates from the Chinese philosophy of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, emphasizing the health importance of "Qi". The design opens up walls to create an open layout, introducing fresh air through large floor-to-ceiling windows, refreshing and invigorating the space. - Research
- Transforming the top-floor space into a wellness SPA offers an urban retreat for body and mind harmony.
The design features "Blue Sky," with floor-to-ceiling windows inviting the sky landscape and deepening nature's connection.
"Flow of Chi" employs an open layout and large windows for air circulation, boosting space vitality. This leverages the location's advantage for relaxation and wellness, fostering peace of mind. - Inspiration
- Concept:
1.Blue Sky:
The renovation of the original building's facade involved replacing windows with large, minimalist floor-to-ceiling windows, bringing nature indoors and giving the sky back to the people.
2.Flow of Chi:
In line with Chinese tradition, the design focuses on the flow of "Chi" (energy) for health. Walls are removed to improve "Chi" circulation, adopting an open layout and large windows to facilitate natural wind flow and air circulation. - Project Duration
- The project was designed in Shanghai, China, in May 2023 and completed in Hebei Province, China, in February 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Transforming the top-floor space into a wellness SPA offers an urban retreat for body and mind harmony. The design features "Blue Sky," with floor-to-ceiling windows inviting the sky landscape and deepening nature's connection. "Flow of Chi" employs an open layout and large windows for air circulation, boosting space vitality. This leverages the location's advantage for relaxation and wellness, fostering peace of mind.
- Patents
- Kris Lin International Design
- Image Credits
- Image #1—#5: Photographer Cheng Ming
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