FOG Architecture Creates Multi-Sensory Wellness Spa in Beijing's Sanlitun District
Chinese design studio FOG Architecture has completed YUSPA, a retail spa in Beijing's Sanlitun shopping area. The project aims to provide a holistic, immersive experience through carefully controlled lighting, material transitions, and sensory elements. The design features a long entrance corridor leading to a water feature, with separate product display and reception areas. Lighting serves as the primary design tool, transitioning from bright public spaces to dimmer treatment rooms. Materials include concrete, copper, and wood to balance warm and cool tones. The studio emphasized creating a rhythmic spatial system rather than simply a quiet environment, incorporating visual, auditory, and olfactory elements for a complete wellness experience.
Key facts
- FOG Architecture designed YUSPA spa in Beijing's Sanlitun district
- The design focuses on multi-sensory experience through lighting and material transitions
- Lighting transitions from bright public areas to dim treatment rooms for privacy
- Materials include concrete, copper, and wood to balance warm and cool tones
- Separate circulation routes ensure privacy for different treatment areas
Entities
Artists
- Zheng Yu
- Zhan Di
Institutions
- FOG Architecture
- YUSPA
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Sanlitun