Relinque Urban Retreat in Melbourne by Studio Tate.

Merging day spa, spinal clinic, pilates and yoga studios, Relinque Urban Retreat by Studio Tate is a holistic, inclusive wellness space in Melbourne’s north-east, anchored by intelligent planning and layered materials. Collaborating with a specialist spa consultant, the interior is authentic and comfortable, underpinned by a gender-inclusive design approach.

With the site sitting at an expansive 800 square metres, Studio Tate crafted a series of touchpoints with tailored sightlines giving patrons the autonomy to navigate the venue with confidence. Central to the design was a functional, accessible and intuitive floor plan with the spaces arranged in a circular configuration to encourage a continuous experience of the venue.

Luxurious accents are balanced with raw and tactile materials, ensuring the space feels welcoming to all. On arrival, a concrete aggregate floor is complemented by a richly layered reception space. A composition of figured green marble, honed granite and hand-glazed Japanese tiles welcomes visitors, while a plinth of bush-hammered granite is topped with leather seat pads and emerald green joinery.

“It was important to create a textural earthiness that evokes the senses, while striking a balance between sophistication and approachability,” explains Senior Associate at Studio Tate, Emily Addison.

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The spa’s curved corridor, finished in polished plaster, invites an animated interplay of shadow and light, bordered by glimpses to two generous guest lounges. A series of individually contained treatment rooms are warmly layered with granite, timber and glazed tiles in shades of deep russet and sage green and overhead a backlit ceiling feature creates a halo of gently diffused light.

In the yoga and meditation room, a timber floor and ceiling create a sense of warmth. Joinery stretches the length of the space, neatly accommodating guest pigeonholes, yoga equipment and a water point in a refined and tactile gesture. Opposite, a mosaic-lined steam room creates a rounded, cocoon-like interior, opening dramatically to a light-filled ice room. An ice well shrouded in Japanese ceramic tiles is framed as a central altar, inviting guests to engage with regenerative hot and cold contrast therapy.

The skilful configuration and layering of spaces craft a calm and engaging sensibility that balances the interior’s experiential qualities with its operational requirements.

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[Images courtesy of Studio Tate. Photography by Lillie Thompson.]