The challenge of a successful spa project is to provide a relaxing yet unique atmosphere, a respite from the banalities and stresses of everyday life. Patty's Day Spa, located in the high desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides something of an oasis in our dry and dust-driven climate. The building includes an integral 8-person hot tub, a 7-person sauna, and, through the use of a blue/ turquoise color palette and natural river rock finishes, it embodies the essence of water.

Patty’s Day Spa is a new, freestanding building located on a small lot. Baker A+D revitalized the mid-century modern aesthetic while also incorporating nods to traditional New Mexican architecture such as the timber portal and the massive stucco forms. This is an excellent example of Baker A+D's ability to work within a relatively limited budget. To meet the budget, the architects creatively designed a simple structure and specified budget-minded materials that do not sacrifice quality and appearance.

This day spa is equipped with a 7-person cedar sauna, an 8-person integral hot tub, three massage rooms, two locker rooms, and a relaxation room. In addition to the programmatic needs, spas must evoke a certain level of luxury. The finishes include an exposed wood structural system with 12' ceilings, polished concrete floors, built-in cabinets throughout, cedar lined hallways and pebble tile accent walls.

State-of-the-art 3D simulation is integral in all Baker A+D projects. This allows our clients to fully understand a building's design prior to construction.