Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi by Kris Lin

Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiUkupi· 2024

Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi

by Kris Lin

Client: Kris Lin International Design

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi

Sky Spa nisqaqa huk allin kawsay spa nisqam, China suyupi Hebei provinciapi huk hatun wasip patanpi tarikun. Muyuriqpi wasikunapa hawanpi kasqanraykum, hanaq pachata kicharisqa qhawariyta qun. Wasip uyanqa musuqchasqam karqan hatun, minimalista pampamanta hanaqkama ventanakunwan, ancha ch'uya qespimanta hinallataq aluminio aleación nisqamanta ruwasqa, hawa pacha rikch'ayta ukhuman apamuspa. Ukhu perqakunam hurqusqa karqan kicharisqa layout nisqata ruwanapaq, chaymi natural wayrap purinanta yanapan, chino allin kawsay hamut'aypi chi nisqap purinanman hina. Ancha llipipiq resina panelkunam techota qatan hinaspa huk mana t'aqasqa uyata ruwan. Kay spaqa llaqtamanta huk qasi samana kuchutam qun.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Sky Spa Allin Kawsay Spa Ukhu Wasi achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

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