CIVANA RESORT & SPA, CAREFREE, ARIZONA
NEW 22,000SF SPA
Centered around a rich heritage of sustainability and a holistic menu of distinct, fully customized treatments, the two-story, 22,000 square-foot spa offers travelers a progressive journey toward wellness that is grounded in principles of flexibility, attainability, and innovation.
One of the largest destination wellness retreats in the country, the state-of-the-art spa facility features 28 treatment areas including one Watsu® therapy pool, two couple’s treatment rooms, three wet treatment rooms including a Vichy shower, five facial rooms, and 13 massage rooms. There is also a communal area of hydrotherapy immersions, the Aqua Vitality Circuit, that includes a European-designed Kneipp hot/cold wading pool, a Tepidarium therapeutic soaking pool, a cold deluge shower, and a five-climate KLAFS SANARIUM®-the only one in the continental U.S.
When considering the interior design concept for the spa, we took the approach of creating a harmonious ‘modern desert’ design which sought to both respect the existing building while providing an environment which is appropriate for the intended use. The monochromatic but textural color palette provides a visual sense of calm with subtle accents of soft color. The introduction of Native American elements speaks to a sense of place but without being thematic
“I have worked with many wonderful architects and interior designers on projects around the world. When we launched our new hospitality brand, CIVANA, we wanted some fresh design ideas that were simultaneously rooted in traditional architectural principles.
We selected Ben and Anissa because they brought a keen design eye, passion for the work, and provided grounded yet sophisticated interior elements. They spent time understanding their client and sought to reflect and interpret our brand intentions and operational needs in the architecture.
They are a small, creative and nimble firm in which the principals are hands-on.”
