Kris Lin International Design: Winner of the Architect of the Year Awards 2025. 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.

2.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:

Echoing the Chinese tradition of emulating nature, the design emphasizes the crucial flow of “Chi” (energy) for human health. The space’s original walls are opened up to enhance the circulation of “Chi” An open layout is adopted, along with the installation of large windows, to ensure the unobstructed flow of natural wind and optimize air circulation.

3. MATERIALS:

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.”

4.TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

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.

5.INTERACTION:

Transforming the top-floor open space into a wellness SPA provides an escape from urban noise and achieves harmony of body and mind. The design concept includes “Blue Sky,” where large floor-to-ceiling windows bring in the sky landscape, deepening the connection with nature; and “Flow of Chi,” using an open layout and large windows to promote air circulation, enhancing the vitality of the space. Such a transformation leverages the geographical advantage to create an ideal environment for relaxation and wellness, helping people find peace of mind.

• RESEARCH ABSTRACT:

Through architectural renovation, the original windows are replaced with large, minimalist-style floor-to-ceiling windows. The aim is to bring the vast outdoor sky landscape indoors, as if returning the sky to the interior space. When one is in this environment, whether standing, sitting, or lying down, they can feel the beauty and tranquility of the natural sky, as if they have merged with nature, achieving a relaxation of both body and mind. What is gained is a ‘state of being.’ This is not merely a commercial space but a place for sensory and intellectual awakening.

7. RESEARCH 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.

Project Details:-
Firm
Kris Lin International Design

Designer
Kris Lin

Project Name
Sky Spa

Project Category
Healthcare Interior Built

Team
Kris Lin, Anda Yang

Project Location
Hebei , China

Country
China

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Kris Lin International Design has been rooted in Shanghai for 23 years, serving China’s top 100 real estate developers and Southeast Asian projects. Specializing in integrated architectural, interior, soft decoration, and landscape design, KLID adheres to the philosophy of “Innovation through expertise, vision with depth.” Led by Kris Lin and Director Yang Jiayu, the firm has created numerous iconic projects, upholding originality and pursuing excellence.