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Hispa

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A low-key and mysterious entrance passage allows customers to transition their mindset for time and space. - Jack Qin
The deep blue rippled glass facade is mirrored on the stainless-steel ceiling. - Jack Qin
The cool technological ambience blends with the warm natural-toned surroundings, offering a truly unique sensory experience. - Jack Qin
A low-key and mysterious entrance passage allows customers to transition their mindset for time and space. - Jack Qin

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Comments
Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Wellness Space
7.05
7.22
7.09
6.18
6.89
Comments
Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
GRAND JURY VOTES
Shortlisted - Health Club of the Year
8.10
8.02
8.03
6.47
7.65
Designer
Client
Foshan HISPA Health Management Service
Floor area
510 ㎡
Completion
2022
Budget
RMB 2,680,000
Finishes
Finishes

HISPA, established in 2021, is a spa brand that promotes nature and health, dedicated to providing a holistic sensory experience. The brand introduces singing bowl healing in spa, which focuses on promoting psychological relaxation and emotional release, with an emphasis on mental healing, emotional balance, and inner well-being. The space design centers around the brand vision of creating a parallel world for city dwellers, where physical and mental healing coexist, redefining the space identity to cater to the needs of modern society. This approach promotes a fulfilling lifestyle by deeply interpreting nature, health and sensory healing.

Innovation:
A low-key and mysterious entrance passage is designed to create a sense of ceremony for customers as they enter a parallel world. The atmosphere encourages customers to take a moment to transition their mindset for time and space, like descending through a deep-sea tunnel. The stunning deep blue rippled glass facade, mirrored on the stainless-steel ceiling, creates a serene and calming environment. This contrasts with the natural and unadorned stone front desk. Its cool technological ambience blends with the warm, natural-toned surroundings, resulting in a truly unique sensory experience. It is within this space that the brand's first impression is established.

Creativity:
The design departs from the minimalist and wabi-sabi style commonly found in traditional SPA clubs and delves into the origins of spiritual awareness, creating a profound sense of relaxation. The space achieves a balance of trendiness and tenderness by employing innovative material combinations. Despite contrasting cold and warm color hues and textures, the space exudes a harmonious ambiance, resulting in a parallel world where different dimensions coexist in a transcendent state across time.

Functionality:
User needs and functions: The healing spa treatment environment meets the needs of users by incorporating arc elements that resemble flowing water. These elements are strategically placed throughout the space, creating a gentle and calming atmosphere that helps to reduce stress and provide comfort to people. The design maintains a minimalist approach, using pure natural colors to enhance the overall comfort in the space.

Functional zoning: The designer team has intentionally elevated two steps from the floor, using terrazzo to naturally divide the dry and wet functional areas. The white bathtub is designed to be stepped into at the height of sports car seats, prioritizing both safety and a sense of luxury.

Sustainability:
The design team selected the wall finishes in a restraining way, opting for a solid textured paint that aligns with modern aesthetics while reflecting the brand's emphasis on natural warmth and contemporary elegance. Moreover, the team has given priority to environmental considerations during the design process, enhancing the space's energy efficiency, and minimizing its ecological footprint.