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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Authors:
Valeria Baeza, Mario Arancibia, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Zelada
Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy
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The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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A light-touch foundation minimizes site disturbance.
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Floor-to-ceiling glazing enhances natural light integration.
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Open-plan layout supports various daily activities.
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Fog-catching roof system collects moisture for irrigation.
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Locally sourced wood reduces transportation impact significantly.

Set within a forested landscape, the project is designed as a restorative environment that supports mindfulness, sustainability, and adaptable communal living. A light-touch foundation system raises the structure above the ground, minimizing site disturbance while offering elevated views of the surrounding terrain. The architectural approach emphasizes immersion in nature, with floor-to-ceiling glazing in the yoga and meditation areas framing the forest and drawing natural light deep into the interior.

Flexible Interiors and Rhythms of Use

The open-plan layout encourages fluid transitions between movement, stillness, and gathering. Yoga spaces, dining areas, and resting zones are arranged to support a wide range of daily activities while maintaining a quiet, meditative quality. Modular furnishings and curved, organic forms allow the interior to adapt without losing its sense of clarity or calm. Cross-ventilation, enabled by carefully placed openings, provides natural cooling and removes the need for mechanical systems.

Material Tactility and Environmental Response

Sustainability is addressed at every level of the project. Locally sourced wood is used for both the structure and cladding, offering warmth and reducing transportation impact. A fog-catching roof system harvests atmospheric moisture for landscape irrigation, aligning resource use with local climatic conditions. Concrete and steel are employed only where structurally necessary, reducing the environmental footprint while ensuring durability. Every design decision reinforces the project's core values—supporting mindful living, environmental awareness, and a deep connection to place.

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