DESIGN
Chestnut fl ooring brings comfort to bare feet. Foot rituals remove excess oil to help eliminate staining
softness while the tactile stone surfaces provide a contrast, letting us play with lighting to achieve a sensory ambience.” Arranged across two floors, Aman
Spa comprises a reception, yoga studio, pilates studio, plus eight treatment suites each featuring a dressing room, shower and bathroom, on the upper level. The serene indoor pool on the floor below is positioned to capture the winter sunlight and is complemented by a Japanese bath, steamrooms, changing rooms and fitness centre. In plotting the layout, one of the first things to be located was the entrance and back-of-house to ensure there was no movement of staff and linens across guest areas. “During the design process,
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The use of wood and fi ltered light lends warmth and softness while tactile stone surfaces provide a contrast
we actually removed some of the planned facilities so that we could get a better sense of flow,” reveals Payne. Grey volcanic basalt lines the spa’s
walls, chosen by Hill for its calming effect. While a tougher yet tactile granite paves wet areas, its unpolished finish leaving guests less susceptible to slipping. In the treatment rooms, chestnut flooring brings comfort to bare feet and for this tactile consideration, Payne says the challenges of
dealing with oil stains on wood is worth it. Also, foot rituals pre- and post-treatment remove excess oil from the feet.
Evocative experiences While there’s clear functionality, the selection of materials also add a unique Japanese feel says spa manager Yuki Kiyono. In the spa reception, an ancient camphor tree has been carved into a table and is symbolic of temple gardens. Japanese camphor is known for its calming and focusing effect; traditionally the wood was carved into knives used for samurai tea ceremonies. “This bridge to the Zen world is very evocative for our Japanese guests, who identify with
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