Float Spa
Sudbury, Ontario
Designed as a curated experience from the moment you walk in the door, the progression from the sensory overload of the external world to fully isolated sensory deprivation is present in the gradual elimination of stimuli as one moves deeper into the space, culminating in the float pods. The project synthesizes various hidden mechanical and electrical needs into the design framework to achieve an architecture of sensory stillness, allowing for individual focus on an inner dream state without compromise. Once the float session is complete, a slow reintroduction of stimuli is enhanced by a custom screen wall designed to gently filter light as you mindfully re-enter the public realm, easing the transition back to everyday life.


PERIOD           2016 - 2017
STRUCTURE        Existing Structural Steel
SCALE            1 story
FLOOR AREA       3,000 ft2

CLIENT           Bloomington Developments
TEAM             Roch Belaire Architect
DESIGN-BUILD     DAO (Perforated Screen)
STRUCTURAL       Tall Pines Engineering
MECHANICAL       SNC Lavalin
ELECTRICAL       SNC Lavalin
GRAPHIC DESIGN   OTA
PHOTOGRAPHY      Braeden Martel


SERVICES         Algorithmic Design
                 Record Drawings
                 Conceptual Design
                 Rendering Package
                 Building Permit
                 Interior Design
                 Enhanced CA
                 Design-Build  
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