At the Strøm Spa in Québec, LEMAYMICHAUD employs soft lighting to enhance space designed for relaxation. In Good Health - By Michele Keith (Image: Adrien Williams) Taking care of our bodies and minds-more a vital aspect of overall health and wellness than a luxury-has been sacrosanct for many people for quite a long time. And in the post-COVID-19 world it's sure to be a practice that will increase, as many health reports point to obesity as a possible contributor to the death rate in confirmed COVID patients, and obesity and stress are both linked to numerous health issues. So, what becomes of the spas and fitness centers we've been relying on prior to the pandemic with their shared showers and lockers, exercise machines positioned mere inches apart, and juice bars where people congregate after workouts? Designers will be called upon to find the solutions that allow these places to operate in a world that is likely altered forever. We spoke to four award-winning designers with vast experience designing spas and fitness centers-in addition to other building and design categories-to learn how they visualize the changes that will meet our new circumstances, both to keep clients safe and healthy and to be pleasing to the eye. i+D - July/August 2020 378_022_i+D-July_August_v1.indd 35 35 20-07-30 14:47