Kris Lin International Design: Winner of International Residential Architecture Awards 2024. 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

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.Impact

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.

Project Details:-
Firm
Kris Lin International Design

Architect
Kris Lin 

Project Name
Sky Spa

Project Category
Recreation

Team
Kris Lin ， Anda Yang

Project Location
Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, China

Country
China

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