Belgrade-based design studio 4of7 and London-based practice Superfuisonlab have completed the conversion of a former restaurant in Belgrade, Serbia, into a gym and spa.

The main volume of the building, triangular in plan, elevated 15 meters above the river, is supported solely by a central core which contains two elevator shafts and double spiral staircase.

Approximately 390 translucent, triangular, back-lit panels are suspended from the ceiling’s steel structure.

Launched in 2005 to give recognition to exceptional spas in the Asia region, the AsiaSpa Awards have become a highly anticipated annual event.

Shining a spotlight on the outstanding efforts of individuals and companies within the industry, they are a reflection of Asia’s increasingly sophisticated spa culture.

From an initial 19 categories in the inaugural year, the categories have been increased over the years to 26, including new additions such as Spa Design of the Year, Men’s Product of the Year, and Socially Responsible Spa of the Year, in response to increasing eco and community awareness.

The Super Sense Spa, designed by architecture and design studio KUU, a 3-level spa in Shanghai completed in late 2007.

An additional floor in steel was added and the staircase leading up lands at several platforms which are for the spa’s complementary purposes such as consultation, beauty treatment, manicure or pedicure.

I am amazed at the way the designer play with the form and function of the wall that creates lighting, niches and even form spaces. Absolutely uplifting and delightful !

Its week-end guys, time to relax… Although we are based in Hong Kong, the temple of the luxury ^_^, I would like to post about a fabulous place in New York City, where a friend of us is working !

Pierce Mattie Public Relations, one of the hottest luxury PR firms, has an oasis right in Times Square. Their 4000 square foot corporate office houses a luxurious and tranquil spa-like facility well known to savvy editors from the top beauty, fashion and lifestyle publications.

The Media Oasis hosts a spa treatment room, shampoo room, makeup and hair studio, as well as, a lounge where editors can relax while hearing about the hottest products launching on the market. The Media Oasis was an innovative design concept and collaboration between CEO, Pierce Mattie and Architect, Edward Thornton. The result is the feel of a modern day resort while still maintaining the function of a large corporate office.

Guests of the Media Oasis can receive exclusive facial treatments, body massages, manicures and pedicures, aromatherapy sessions, chemical peels and body treatments based on which brand is presenting at that time.

The clandestine milieu is also outfitted with a shampoo room fit for scalp treatments and hair processing. The soothing chocolate-stained wood floored lobby is simply furnished with soft white leather banquettes accented with elegant flowing jade curtains. Soft sights, sounds, and textures are complemented by the superb taste of a cold beverage along with the relaxing release of aromatherapy scents throughout the Oasis, provided by Scent Air™. All rooms with the exception of the lounge have handcrafted brown-suede flooring and technoline moka tile. The lounge area exhibits a distinct Italian tile by Bisazza Mosaico.

Pierce Mattie Public Relations remains the industry leader in communications for luxury beauty, fashion, home, health and fitness brands. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Pierce Mattie PR has solid relationships with the editorial world of New York and the celebrity world of Hollywood.

Pierce Mattie PR has a proven track record of collaborating with its client partners to deliver consistently outstanding results and with an amazing space such as the Media Oasis, it’s not difficult to figure out why. Though, If you guys are invited over there, that means you have a great fashion blog ^_^.