New York, NY, USA & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DESTINAU is a journey to wellness that takes on a holistic and integrative approach to health and wellbeing by creating inspirational and sustainably designed architectural and interior spaces that offer multi-sensory experiences to empower individuals to lead a healthy, and sustainable life.
Upon arrival, DESTINAU customizes each individual’s wheel of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to create a customized program for a healthy and balanced lifestyle during their stay and afterwards.
The organic structure rises from the ground representing growth in a fluid manner as it advances towards the sky. The design is symbolic of our growth as individuals, and as a society. The exterior skin pattern of the hotel responds to the environment and to the sun in the density of its pattern regulating our relationship with the sun.
Innovative technologies are used for customized experiences and to tailor the guest’s sleep experience to accommodate each guest’s ideal comfort range. Sleeping and bathing experiences inside the hotel room or outside are offered at the level of privacy and customization required for each individual.
The design seamlessly weaves natural immersion activities into its fabric, creating a harmonious experience that engages the senses. From intimate lounges adorned with organic elements to expansive gathering areas that inspire lively conversations, the design effortlessly orchestrates moments of connection. As guests partake in immersive activities, they are transported to a realm where the boundaries between the built environment and the natural world dissolve, igniting a profound sense of connection.
Sleeping environments are transformative with themed rooms based on legends, and icons. The suites are situated within a green environment where nature encapsulates the sleeping area indoor while sleeping in a fantasy bubble outdoors amazes the senses whether staring at the stars in the sky at night or waking up to the sound of birds.
The architecture that houses the wellness program orchestrates fantasy, allowing guests to enter different states of being from contemplation, to clarity to enlightenment. In this sanctuary, the spaces interact with nature, forming tranquil and memorable environments to inspire contemplation for inner harmony and serenity
Wellness programs provide holistic, tailor-made experiences for each individual by defining personal rejuvenation, revitalising the body and elevating the spirit. A transformative wellness experience offering life-changing wellness journeys for transformative epiphanies.
The structure is layered horizontally where every level focuses on aspects of the mind body and soul. Reaching to the top level of the wellness journey is the open to the sky Labryinth like meditation rooms with the intuitive power to promote self discovery and achieve spiritual enlightenment. Staring up at a clear night sky to pick out constellations.
Upon arrival at DESTINAU, you will receive a personalized consultation to tailor your program to your specific diet needs.
Restaurants at DESTINAU offer food that is true delight to the senses while nurturing your body and mind. Wholesomeness is applied to every meal where the freshest and most nutritious food comes directly from the source from the wellness gardens, the permaculture garden for a sustainable source of fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients for DESTINAU meals.
Both the hotel and the wellness center integrate sustainable practices as part of their wellness philosophy. They prioritize energy efficiency, reduce waste, use eco-friendly materials, and incorporate sustainable design elements. Supporting local farming, minimizing carbon footprint and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
These practices align with the connection between environmental wellness and overall well-being.
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Status: Unbuilt
My Role: Design Director
Additional Credits: RAYA ANI | RAW-NYC Architects