Manila Design de Interiores de Spa by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma

Manila Design de Interiores de Spa by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Prata in Design de Espaços Interiores e Exposições Competition Category.

PrataInterior· 2021

Manila Design de Interiores de Spa

by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma

Client: Xiamen GANGLONG Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd

A' Design Award de Prata Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Manila Design de Interiores de Spa

Manila é um interior de spa localizado em Manila, nas Filipinas, com uma área total de 8000 metros quadrados. O projeto combina a arquitetura clássica da cidade com elementos de pátio chinês e une técnicas tradicionais e modernas. Como a umidade do ar é elevada, utilizou-se madeira plástica compósita em vez de madeira maciça. A entrada forma um espaço trapezoidal com pilares modernos sob beirais de madeira estendidos. A área de recepção reúne mármore, madeira escura e têxteis de algodão e linho. Pisos e mobiliário em madeira escura, com linhas marcantes, criam um ambiente acolhedor e confortável.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Prata

Manila Design de Interiores de Spa conquistou o A' Design Award de Prata, um reconhecimento extraordinariamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de topo de gama, deslumbrantes e impressionantes. Os vencedores da Prata são obras tremendamente brilhantes e extremamente criativas que ilustram a perícia, o talento e a acuidade excecionais dos seus designers. Espera-se que Manila Design de Interiores de Spa seja uma obra maravilhosa e de referência, notavelmente profissional e profundamente inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Prata é uma invenção muito notável e admirada, que beneficia e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. Manila Design de Interiores de Spa é uma criação imensamente invejada que desperta desejos, traz sentimentos positivos e faz nascer espanto e deslumbramento.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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