Hot Spring HavenWELLNESS ARCHITECTURE
by Anjulie Das
Wellness architecture that integrates Bhutanese heritage with sustainable design, featuring therapeutic hot springs in Gelephu, Bhutan.
Project Highlights
Hot Spring Haven: Wellness Architecture in Bhutan
At its core, this wellness resort thoughtfully integrates tourism with sustainable architectural practices, grounded in Bhutan's rich cultural heritage. By featuring natural hot springs revered for their therapeutic qualities, the design creates an immersive wellness experience that fosters physical rejuvenation while honoring Bhutanese architectural traditions.
The design follows a spatial journey that begins with fully traditional structures and gradually transitions into contemporary spaces, creating an experiential narrative that deconstructs and reinterprets Bhutanese architectural heritage. This approach embodies both cultural authenticity and modern relevance, offering a sanctuary that resonates with tradition and innovation alike.
Therapeutic Hot Springs
Natural healing waters with cultural significance
Sustainable Design
Local materials and eco-conscious practices
Cultural Integration
Traditional Bhutanese architecture reimagined
Featured Projects
Showcasing some of my recent architectural projects
Wellness • 2024
Hot Spring Haven
Gelephu, Bhutan
Hot Spring Haven is a wellness resort in Bhutan that thoughtfully integrates wellness tourism with sustainable architectural practices, grounded in the nation's rich cultural heritage. By featuring natural hot springs revered for their therapeutic qualities, the design creates an immersive wellness experience that honors Bhutanese architectural traditions while promoting sustainability.
Wellness Architecture
Integration of Heritage, Healing & Sustainability
As a Masters of Architecture graduate from Curtin University in Perth, my thesis project examines how architectural design can integrate Bhutanese heritage with sustainable practices to create culturally immersive and environmentally harmonious wellness experiences.
With over five years of professional experience including roles at DOA Heritage Solutions as an Architect and Assistant Project Architect at the Cultural Conservation Center in Thimphu, I specialize in sustainable and contemporary design solutions that honor cultural heritage.
Professional Accomplishments
Selected works from professional portfolio
Boston Aquatic Center
Designed a premier sports facility for the Olympic Committee featuring sustainable water management systems and adaptive reuse elements.
- •Olympic-standard swimming facilities
- •LEED Gold certification design elements
Onsitrio Riverfront
Designed a 5 km promenade with parks, public spaces and recreational amenities that celebrated the riverfront's natural beauty.
- •Flood-resilient landscaping solutions
- •Integrated community gathering spaces
Eco-Sustainable Office
Designed a human-friendly timber structure featuring natural ventilation systems and energy-efficient solutions.
- •Mass timber construction technology
- •Passive heating and cooling systems
Heritage Palace Trail
Developed eco-lodges, guest houses, and public facilities to enhance tourism while preserving cultural heritage.
- •Traditional construction techniques
- •Cultural heritage interpretation centers
Research Focus
Areas of specialty and academic research
Energy-Efficient Airports
Research on sustainable airport design strategies for Bhutan's unique mountainous terrain and climate conditions.
Sustainable Strategies
Developing architectural approaches for environmentally conscious Bhutanese development projects.
Retrofit Methods
Energy-efficient retrofit techniques for traditional Bhutanese houses to improve comfort while preserving heritage.
Heritage Conservation
Documentation and preservation methodologies for Bhutan's unique architectural heritage.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your architectural vision.