22 Jan Creating User-Centric Spaces
A successful architectural design should prioritize the experience of the people who will use it. It’s not just about how a space looks, but how it feels and functions. Our design for the Jeris Hotel Sauna Repo is an example of a project with a deeply user-centric approach. The goal was to create a space that would elevate a traditional Finnish sauna experience into something unique and deeply relaxing.
The design process focused on the ritual and sensory aspects of using a sauna. We considered the flow from the dressing area to the sauna itself, the natural light, the texture of the materials, and the feel of the heat and steam. By paying attention to these small, human-scale details, we aimed to create a space that feels calm and restorative. This approach goes beyond hospitality architecture and delves into creating a truly personal experience. The Jeris Hotel Sauna Repo shows that even a very specific and functional space can be designed with a great deal of care and intention. It demonstrates how a focus on the end user can result in a more powerful and memorable design.