the crown project
An Elemental Retreat of Wood and Water
Tucked into the hillside with quiet precision, the Crown sauna and spa invite restoration through elemental design and sensory contrast. The sauna is wrapped in clear cedar, warmed by a HUUM electric stove, and framed by a full glass wall that opens the space to light and landscape. Just beyond the 8-foot diameter cedar soaking tub, a cold plunge is built into the bench—offering a brisk counterpoint to the heat and stillness.
Mugwort, planted beside the sauna door, serves as both threshold and offering. Guests are invited to pick a sprig and bring it inside—whether to scent the sauna’s warmth or steep into the spa’s cedar waters. This living detail evokes ancient rituals and aromatic memory, grounding the experience in both place and season.
This project reflects our commitment to material honesty, site-responsive design, and the subtle choreography of experience. It’s not just a place to sweat and soak—it’s a place to arrive.