Project posted by B+Architects

THE LONGEVITY SPA at the Portrait Milan Hotel

Year
2024
Structure
Hotel
Style
Modern

Details

Square Feet
700

Credits

Posted by
Architect
Bruna Galbusera, Sabrina Cioffari, Laura Di Marzio
Interior Design

From B+Architects

The Longevity Suite, the most advanced network of Biohacking and Anti-age City Clinics in Europe, has created its first fully customized SPA characterized by white and black minimalism, contemporary, elegant, and sophisticated.

Located in Milan's fashion district, the iconic Portrait Hotel, a prestigious 5-star property of the Lungarno Group, hosts The Longevity SPA in an exceptional architectural and monumental context.

The project, curated by the B+Architects studio, enhances the image of The Longevity Suite in the luxury sector, fully respecting the historic building, with an in-depth search for materials and completely customized finishes.

Access to the SPA, occupying 700 square meters in the oldest part of the building, is from the charming "Piazza del Quadrilatero," a serene oasis framed by a sixteenth century portico.

The SPA reception welcomes guests in a cozy and relaxing environment, bright but not intrusive, where tones of white prevail in precious materials. The walls are characterized by coverings in large slabs of Rhino White marble, candid and sparkling, with a particular ribbed processing and tone-on-tone veining. The floor, in white seminato, was crafted on-site by a historic Milanese company and consists of precious Lasa marble pebbles, emphasized by the glossy finish.

The reception desk, designed in every detail, features precious finishes and total integration of technological parts.
From the reception, guests access the other areas of the SPA through a path characterized by dark floors and ceilings, soberly enhanced by white walls finished with hand-applied spatula lime by specialized artisans. The "total black" floor, made from a composite of marble fragments created through a highly eco-sustainable production cycle, demonstrates Longevity's great attention to environmental conservation themes.

The fitness area, dedicated to sports and physical performance, is structured in two areas and designed to guarantee maximum comfort. A special soundproofed technical floor, dark ceilings, mirrors, and iconic textures of The Longevity SPA create a dynamic and energizing space.
The SPA changing rooms, furnished with a particular semi-glossy dark wood, present an enveloping and sophisticated atmosphere. The sinks are carved from a single block of the same black material used for flooring and wall coverings. In the ladies' dressing room, a makeup area equipped with everything necessary for a top-notch experience.

The SPA includes an oval-shaped relaxation area, featuring a special curvilinear black wood and crystal furniture among which stands out as a decorative element an iconic Venini vase in glossy black tones.

A sinuous sofa in textured white fabric follows the perimeter of the room while the walls are finished with a special custom-textured fiberglass with a curvilinear decoration that recalls the iconic hourglass shapes of the brand. The same material has been used inside all treatment cabins.

The SPA has three cabins, a suite for couples' treatments, and a cryo-suite. The access path to the cabins is made suggestive by the black shiny metal ceiling with wavy finish and by the particular reflections of blue light that emphasize the spatula lime textured treatment of the walls.
In each environment, a special perimeter lighting system allows the creation of different scenarios depending on the treatment. In particular, the SPA offers Biohacking protocols and exclusive rituals related to "blue zones" (Blue Zones Signature Rituals); the project allows the creation of immersive and multisensory atmospheres dedicated to specific experiences.

The suite, of ample dimensions, also prepared for couple treatments, is equipped with a private bathroom, a luxurious sensory shower and special Starpool equipment. An important plus is the direct access to the beautiful swimming pool, located under the ancient vaults and to the wet area designed by architect Michele Bonan in line with the hotel's design. The SPA project developed by B+Architects in constant synergy with the Bonan studio has given rise to a harmonious and respectful result of the architectural peculiarities of the building.