Spatial Interior Planning Design for Zen Facial and Spa

Abstract

Zen Facial & Spa founded in Kota Kenangan, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. As an entrepreneur they understand well the high demand among Muslim women who are also interested in experiencing the tranquility of the spa. Thus, they had created the spa that more Muslim friendly and privacy for women. Proposing “Refresh Leaf” as a concept in order to create a refreshing environment and sensation which had inspired by the Karesensui garden (dry landscape). The design utilizes a soft color palette with natural materials also bring the natural light into interior space and incorporate with a modern organic style. This spa using natural ingredients which is contain tea tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia) extracts. Therefore, tea tree is the perfect subject matter to integrate in designing a new scheme for Zen Facial & Spa. The method of this study used in-depth interviews were conducted with the owner and workers of the spa. Another method is to do is on-site observation to study the space, function of the space, spatial planning and circulation of the workers and customers. This study reveals that several main categories mentioned above is not well planned and the interior ambience is not shown in their interior