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Wellness Center
Project Info
Client
Private individual
Surface Area
484.87 m2
Location
Mostaganem, Algeria
Project Description
This wellness center was designed as a sensorial journey — one where architecture becomes part of healing, and spatial planning supports intentional rest, restoration, and movement. Located in the coastal city of Mostaganem, the project reimagines the typical wellness complex as a space of emotional clarity, ecological responsibility, and tactile grounding.
Every square meter was orchestrated to guide users gently through phases of arrival, cleansing, treatment, and revitalization — integrating sustainable finishes, biophilic light dynamics, and sound-sensitive zoning.
Design Concept
The aim was to create a wellness hub that balances modern comfort with the timeless rituals of hydrotherapy and body care. Rooted in minimalist principles, the design encourages slow rhythms and sensory harmony — a place to breathe deeper, move intuitively, and be fully present.
Reception & Transition Zone
A soft vestibule sets the emotional tone. Warm clay-based palettes, curved joinery, and filtered light invite immediate calm. Scent, tactility, and low sound stimulation are carefully tuned.
Thermal Care Zone
- Hammam (23.76 m²), Sauna (11.00 m²), Jet Massage (5.53 m²)
- These traditional wellness rooms are reinterpreted using natural stone, hand-glazed ceramic tiles, and dimmable lighting. Circulation is seamless, with attention to barefoot comfort and temperature transition.
Pool & Spa Core
- A large indoor pool (98.13 m²) and 9-person hot spa (9.17 m²) act as the emotional center
- Water reflections and soft daylight dance across surfaces. Textured stone, soft non- slip surfaces, and layered lighting amplify the meditative setting
Fitness Zone (63.33 m²)
- Designed for intuitive movement and bodyflow
- Clean zoning with natural rubber flooring, minimal distractions, and adjustable lighting to encourage presence and focus
Support Spaces
- Restrooms, changing areas, and technical rooms form a quiet operational backbone
- Circulation is intuitive, material transitions are subtle, and all zones meet inclusive design standards
Key Interior Strategies
- Material Language: Muted ceramics, FSC-certified timber, and local stone for grounding warmth
- Lighting: Indirect, layered, and adaptive — mimicking circadian flow
- Acoustics: Treated ceilings and wall panels in high-sensitivity zones
- Narrative Flow: Designed around a restorative arc: Arrival → Cleansing → Treatment → Rejuvenation
Design Outcome
This wellness center redefines the spa experience for the Algerian context — not just as a facility, but as a regenerative architecture of care. It balances precision and poetics, offering clients a sanctuary that supports both body and mind, while honoring Synecca’s design ethos of intentional living and emotional wellbeing.