Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte by Drop

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte by Drop is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Bronse in Arkitektur-, bygnings- og strukturdesign Competition Category.

BronseArkitektur· 2024

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte

by Drop

Client: Drop

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte

De stilfullt designede Drop Sauna og Hytte kommer i fargene svart, hvitt eller naturlig tre. De er perfekt kvadratiske med en iøynefallende, stor glassfasade med karakteristisk utforming i form av en dråpe. Trematerialet som benyttes er krysslaminert tre basert på gran, som er et miljøvennlig, fornybart og særdeles holdbart byggemateriale. Drop utendørs saunaer og hytter er omhyggelig tilvirket i Finland med største oppmerksomhet på detaljer.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna og Hytte tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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