Cake Architecture has unveiled Arc, a wellness center in Canary Wharf designed to provide an alternative to traditional nightlife. The center features a large sauna and an amphitheater lounge, emphasizing a rhythmic flow through various spa experiences. Inspired by historical Roman baths, the space integrates contrasting environments to enhance natural relaxation and stress recovery. Designed for client White Rabbit Projects, Arc aims to merge a health-focused ambiance with the lively essence of dance floors, promoting a communal atmosphere for visitors looking to escape daily life pressures.
"We aimed to create a space that facilitates communal transcendence - an environment that offers a step away from daily life," said the creative director Hugh Scott Moncrieff.
The challenge was finding a design language that bridged the clean, health-focused world of wellness and fitness while echoing the hedonistic energy found in dance floors and nightclubs.
The project drew inspiration from both ancient and modern history, referencing the Roman Baths of Caracalla and the creations of architects and designers like Andrea Branzi, Archizoom, and Shiro Kuramata.
The design seeks to explore contrasts such as hot versus cold, open versus closed, and natural versus artificial. Each area boasts its own special ambiance.
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