The tight budget for this remodel
necessitated careful material selection to achieve
a luxurious, soothing environment with the plushness
befitting Nordstrom’s image. Complementing
the inexpensive, textured fabric are glass, mica,
and mother-of-pearl casework mixed with woven grass
panels. Drapery and translucent art glass panels
separate spaces and provide privacy. State-of-the-art
spa equipment is hidden to create seamless serenity.
The earthy, tranquil quality reflects relaxed elegance.
OUTSTANDING MERIT
Aveda Tokyo
Lifestyle Salon and Spa
Tokyo Architecture
Heart,
Tokyo Design FRCH Design Worldwide, Cincinnati Photgraphy Nacasa & Partners,
Tokyo Retailer Aveda, New York City
This three-story salon, spa, shop,
and café uses locally sourced, eco-friendly
materials such as recycled glass and biofiber composite
boards in keeping with Aveda’s strong environmental
philosophy. Cabinets are made of certified Tamo
oak, harvested to make flood damage less severe.
The flooring and stairs are constructed from wood
reclaimed from an abandoned 100-year-old farmhouse.
The backsplash in the salon was created from Oiso
beach gravel. Wood and warm colors in the spa invite
relaxation.
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Hutchinson, Minn. 
