Wellness Center

Colorado Springs, CO

Casey Roberts is the client and owner of the newly founded Elysian Spa and Fitness. It will be located in Colorado Springs, CO with stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain. Elysian will be an empowering safehaven for those who identify as women, and its purpose is for users to focus on the connection between mind and body, as well as their connection to nature. The spa will emcompass massage rooms, float tanks, and an area for nail services. The fitness center will contain an area for individual workouts, a yoga studio, and a pilates studio. There will be a locker room which will include a changing area, restrooms, showers, and a sauna.

Design Concept Statement

The minimalistic and moody design of Elysian creates a feeling of tranquility and focus for its users. Linear forms, a neutral color palette, and dim lighting discourage outward distractions and urge the user’s to strengthen their connection between mind and body. Influence from traditional Japanese design result in a strong focus on wellness and mindfulness. Exterior curtain walls are utilized for social spaces, intending to energize user’s with the picturesque views of Colorado Springs, while private spaces feel quiet and relaxing due to dramatic accent lighting.

USER - ARIANNA

• Arianna utilizes the spa

• Wants the spa to feel clean and relaxing

• Each spa experience should feel personal and private

• The nail salon is fun to enjoy with friends, so this space should be flexible for individuals and groups

USER - PARKER

• Loves the outdoors, working out, and meeting new people

• She wants to feel connected to nature, so large windows and natural elements are desired

• The fitness center should feel open and welcoming, to encourage socialization

EMPLOYEE - MILLIE

• Likes interacting with members, but prefers keeping to herself during breaks and cleanings

• A back of house area that lets her easily move from space to space without interfering with customers is a must

• Plenty of storage and a private break room should be applied

El-ys-ian (adj.)

Beautiful or creative; divinely inspired; peaceful and perfect.

Rendered Floor Plan

Room Schedule

SUSTAINABLE GOAL: NATURE AND PLACE

Support occupant wellbeing by incorporating the natural environment throughout the project and integrating design strategies that celebrate the project’s unique identity.

(WELL M02)

- The koi pond, fireplace, and stone reception wall incorporate natural elements into this space FF&E

AESTHETIC GOAL: Large windows in the nail salon and fitness center will provide energizing visual interest, as well as natural lighting for the users.

SUSTAINABLE GOAL: Light Exposure - Provide indoor light exposure through daylight and and electric light strategies (WELL L01)

Yoga Studio

AESTHETIC GOAL:

The reception area will have a statement wall featuring mountains as a nod to Elysian’s Colorado location.

- The reception wall is made of limestone, gneiss, sandstone, and schist; four commonly found minerals in Colorado’s mountains.

FF&E

FELTWORKS BLADES

HILO 16 FLUSH MOUNT

FF&E

CUSTOM ADA COMPLIANT RECEPTION DESK

PIRLO PENDANT

Nail Salon

Locker Room

SUSTAINABLE GOAL: NATURE AND PLACE

Support occupant well-being by incorporating the natural environment throughout the project and integrating design strategies that celebrate the project’s unique identity. (WELL M02)

- Bamboo is used as a natural room partition between the nail salon and the rest of the spa.

PRIVATE

VANITY

AESTHETIC GOAL: Private spaces, such as massage rooms and float tanks, will be quiet and dimmly lit through decorative and accent lighting.

FUNCTIONAL GOAL: The spa will be given the most attention in regards to acoustics. The yoga studio in the fitness center will also be given special acoustical value.

PRIVATE ADA COMPLIANT SHOWER STALLS