Projects where wellness is designed through space, light, water and sound have always been particularly compelling to me. In these cases creativity is not decorative; it becomes a design method capable of transforming a spa into an environment with a distinct identity, where atmosphere, architecture and perception converge into a recognizable experience.
Liquidrom in Berlin develops this vision through a spatial concept centered on sensory orchestration. The core of the project is a 13-meter saltwater pool heated to 36 degrees and placed beneath a concrete dome with a central skylight, where light installations, underwater speakers and curated soundscapes create an immersive environment. The interest of the project lies not only in the final atmosphere but in the way Meinhard von Gerkan and gmp Architekten transform essential elements into a clear architectural language: natural stone in the wet areas, exposed concrete in the surrounding spaces, suspended dark ceilings and a restrained material palette. Even the presence of saunas, treatments and relaxation areas remains secondary to a broader concept of wellbeing in which architecture does not merely host the experience but actively produces it.
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