Project
Box Flow SPA
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Given the project's proximity to the sea, the architectural design aims to engage with the ocean as though part of the seawater flows into the structure itself. The form is inspired by the force and rhythm of the waves—capturing the natural, fluid motion of the sea within a built environment.
To achieve a more refined and coherent architectural expression—both in exterior aesthetics and interior spatial organization—the initial massing was optimized and structured through geometric principles. This process resulted in a form that balances functionality with expressive movement.
The concept metaphorically draws on the human body before and after a spa experience. The initial rigid, rectangular volume represents the tension and stiffness of the body prior to relaxation. As it encounters the calming influence of the ocean, the form becomes softer, more fluid—mirroring the transformative effects of a spa on both body and mind.
Location
Bandar Abbas, Iran
Project design year
2023
Applicant
Sarvenaz Samarkand
A professional architect with over 10 years of experience in designing and executing architectural projects of various scales. A graduate in architecture, actively collaborating with reputable architectural firms.
Author of the project
Sarvenaz Samarkand
Visualization
Reza Bastaani
Status of the project
Conceptual design
