INSCAPE opened in New York City in 2018. Intended as a prototype for future worldwide distribution, the first PROTOspace in Chelsea occupies a large 6,000sf storefront. It contains a set of large ellipsoid meditation spaces; a “Dome Room” and an “Alcove room”, an extensive retail space, as well as a lounge for guests.

Meditation requires a distinct state of mind – Inscape provides a gradual transition from the hectic, noisy streets of New York City to the secluded calm of the Meditation Dome. Here one can leave the world outside, and focus on oneself, expanding mind and brain.

A fully immersive light and sound environment guides guests through the curated meditation experience, while aroma therapy air filtration enhances a feeling of comfort and well-being. Soft gongs emanate through the space and allow one’s thoughts to wander.

The Dome, which looks like a simple natural space devoid of all technology, is in fact a highly engineered space. A grid of concealed micro speakers creates a soothing ambient soundscape, in tandem with carefully orchestrated LED lighting that adjusts in intensity and color depending on the selected meditation.

The pre-fabricated bamboo Dome was developed through intensive 1:1 robotic prototyping in collaboration with Aria, a LA-based car design company. This greatly improved the assembly efficiency of the final building system and allowed us to extensively test and fine-tune the performance of the final product.