Sketch: Hot Tub Room

An example of a design of how could my hot tub room could look like.

Sketch: Reception Room

An example of a reception room in a Spa.

Sketch: Manicure Station

In this sketch, I tried to sketch a manicure room station.

Sketch:Relaxation Room

I tried to sketch the space that can be defined as a one of the relaxational rooms in a Spa

Precedent: Thermal Springs In Peru

When I was back in my country, I was taught that the Inca civilization used Thermal Springs as a techniques of relaxation. Since the Inca civilization was a pre-Columbian society, I do not know if the Incas called or  considered these locations Spa, but has some similarities to the activities you are able to do at Spa in the present day. Cajamarca, Cuzco  are some of the cities where these thermal springs are located in Peru. They said that the reason for keeping water to be warm is because of ongoing geologic tectonic activity located at Nazca with the presence of the South American plates which produces earthquakes oftenly. For this reason, these thermal sources reach the temperatures of 89 Celsius. One of the main reasons of people from inside and outside this nation go to this thermal springs because the are known you can heal in them. For this reason, I wanted to know if it was possible to create a Spa with a similar approach that happens back there. From what I learned in my sustainability course, I remember that there was geothermal systems that could be used as a heating process in the house. Therefore, I wonder if this technique could be used somehow similarly to these ancient techniques that the Inca civilization used back in the day. 

Photographs of the Thermal Springs

Cajamarca

Cuzco

Inka Nature Travel. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2011, from Inka Nature Travel: http://www.inkanatura.com/thermal_springs_tours.asp

Key Players: Furniture and Appliances

According to my research, these are some of the furniture that would be included in a Spa. For instance, most of these furniture provide a method of relaxation, as well as personal care.


Streamline Pedicure Chair:
A multitask pedicure chair that could be reclined back.













Massage System Chairs: Provide massages.

Spa Lounge: Upholstered rest area

Tekno Relax: A synchronized electrical chair that provides relaxation

Gloss: Manicure System Table

Precedent: The Villa Glamorous, Indonesia

It seems that the presence of the best modern appliances and well spaced interiors. Even though, this Spa is located at an island in Indonesia, the Spa becomes a dominant space for relaxation if mixed wisely, they mixed the presence of modern furniture mixed with the calm feeling of nature.

This is the relaxation room, the room has a panoramic sight to the ocean which provides natural beauty in the room.

This is the swimming pool area, the modern spas provide the sense of relaxation depending on the weather conditions. In this location, they take advantage of the warm weather conditions. In addition, the use of modern furniture and the nature make a great environment for relaxation.

Another picture where they provide their costumers the sense relaxation with the help of the modern jacuzzis.