Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale by Drop

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale by Drop is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Fausaga Fale Competition Category.

ApamemeaFausaga Fale· 2024

Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale

by Drop

Client: Drop

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Fausaga Fale Category

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The Design

About Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale

O le Drop Sauna ma le Fale o lo'o mamanuina ma le matagofie e maua i lanu uliuli, pa'epa'e po'o lanu laupapa fa'alenatura. E fa'afa'i atoatoa ma se itu i luma tioata lapa'ea tele e mata'ina tele, ua fa'atusaina i le foliga o se matagi vai. O le laupapa fa'aogaina o le spruce cross-laminated timber, o se mea faufale e puipuia ai le si'osi'omaga, e mafai ona toe fa'afouina ma e tumau ma malosi. O Sauna Drop ma Fale i fafo e gaosia ma le fa'aeteete tele i Finalani ma le gauai sili ona maualuga i vaega la'ititi uma.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge Drop Sauna ma le Fale e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

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