dear designboom reader,

take a (virtual) step away from your daily routine and deep dive into summer with these images of spa and wellness retreats from all across the globe. 'bird houses', a resort comprising three stilted structures that seem to hover slightly above the ground, creates an immersive escape for visitors in the heart of a tropical forest in bali.

another project that seems to float above its verdant landscape is shigeru ban's recently completed 'zenbo seinei' meditation retreat, which is set atop a ridge on japan‘s awaji island. also in japan, in the city of annaka, a hot spring spa takes shape as a 'resort that restores humanity', featuring sculptural spherical saunas and tranquil water surfaces accentuated by indirect lighting.

thanks for reading!

sofia lekka angelopoulou | deputy editor