Appendix

Spa Don't

General Design Insights:

• Do not design Spa too Large or too Small, plan for expansion
• Forget to engage MEP disciplines early in the design process
• A “souless” design for wellness is a missed opportunity

Program specific:

Welcome

• Complicated Guest circulation, unable to find the Spa desk or attendant
• Dysfunctional Check-in / Check-out area

Retail Zone / Boutique

• Designed as an afterthought
• Located in non-guest area and/or not interactive for guests

Shower and Bathrooms

• Complicated shower mixing valves, either too Hot or too Cold settings
• Flooding due to improper or non-existent drainage

Hydro/Thermal Zones

• Dismissive of “life safety” rules and regulations
• Code violations or Board of Health shut-downs