Case Study

Wellness Clinic Sensory Design

A sensory design for an eco-conscious kinesiology and prevention wellness clinic

Wellness clinic main therapy room, designed by Beatrice Leupold

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • A sensory design focused on an immersive experience of sound, touch, and smell using natural elements
  • An eco-conscious design addressing: (1) air quality, (2) energy saving, and (3) communication awareness
  • A layout to accommodate: physical training, massage, consultation, a locker room with showers and bathrooms, a lunch room, and reception area
  • A design-for-all using moving platforms, contrasting color palettes, and acoustical treatments to address the needs of disabled users

SENSORY FEATURES

  • SIGHT: Made use of dynamic, natural color choices and finishes such as emerald green, white, light wood tones, natural lighting, and changeable ambient colors for different exercises
  • SMELL: Rejuvenating, natural, clean, homeopathic scents using therapeutic essential oils
  • TOUCH: Pristine spaces with lots of attention to hygienic features, soft textures, and smooth surfaces. Appropriate to kinesiology, room temperature was designed to stay between 20°C and 23°C.
  • SOUND: Overall acoustics designed for quiet therapy with a good sound system for exercise room
  • TASTE: Always readily available: clean drinking water, fresh seasonal fruits, and snacks for a healthy mind and body

CHALLENGES

  • Working with tight spaces and only three opening windows
  • Addressing the transformation needed for handicap access
  • Working with a very complex building environment and visibility issues
  • Incorporating sensory design into an innovative brand concept to convey minimalist beauty
Wellness clinic main therapy room with a teal color wall, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic main therapy room with one big window from floor to ceiling, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic secondary therapy room, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic secondary therapy room with a therapy bed in the middle, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic secondary therapy room with a connecting door to the main room, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic waiting room with two benches on each side, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic exercise room with a wall of floor-to-ceiling mirrors, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic exercise room, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic exercise room with yoga mats on the floor and therapy balls, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic complete floorplan rendering from top view, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic complete floorplan rendering from a different angle, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic complete floorplan rendering, designed by Beatrice Leupold
Wellness clinic a before image of  an empty construction space
Wellness clinic a before image of  an empty construction space with concrete floors and walls