The Floating Realities project, created by the architecture studio BUREAU, is an innovative and creative design project for the renovation of a wellness center located in Geneva. Completed in 2020, the work for the SPA renovation spans an area of 190 square meters and aims to offer an immersive experience to users. The architects explore the concept of sensory experience through the relationship between the environment and the floating of the naked body in saltwater.
The key concept from which the project Floating Realities is born and develops is to promote a state of suspension, both mental and physical. This concept has been interpreted by the architects through a minimalist aesthetic, where the place is at the same time tangible and abstract.
The ORIGIN SPA offers a floating experience in a highly salted water tank. The work of the architects from BUREAU studio was inspired by the work of Iranian visual artist Shirana Shahbazi, whose realistic photographs and spatial proposals influenced the choice of colors and materials used in the space. These elements, combined with plants and other objects, contribute to creating an atmosphere that invites introspection and relaxation.
The interior design follows a gradual sequence, guiding the user from the entrance to the floating tank through elements such as curtains, tracks, vertical and horizontal lines, shelves, long chairs, and a grid of tiles as a guiding measure. This sequence of spaces is designed to alter the user's perceptions, introducing elements of color and visual disturbance that enrich the experience.
