Overview
The Sanctum nature therapy retreat is situated in a woodland clearing near Bezdonys, Lithuania. It comprises steeply gabled cabins designed by the architecture studio Arches. The structures are characterized by their black timber and copper cladding. The retreat integrates guest accommodations with dedicated spaces for various activities, including yoga, meditation, and seminars.
Research Context
The project, named Sanctum, is described as a nature therapy retreat. Its physical manifestation is a collection of buildings within a forest environment. The architectural design was undertaken by the studio Arches.
Approach
Arches, the architecture studio responsible for the Sanctum project, focused on specific design elements for the retreat. The cabins feature steeply gabled forms. Materials specified for the cladding include black timber and copper.
Findings
- The Sanctum retreat is located in a forest clearing near Bezdonys, Lithuania.
- The retreat consists of cabins with steeply gabled profiles.
- The cabins are clad in black timber and copper.
- The facility combines guest rooms with multipurpose spaces.
- Multipurpose spaces are designated for activities such as yoga.
- Other specified activities for the multipurpose spaces include meditation.
- Seminars are also listed among the functions of the multipurpose spaces.
- Arches is the architecture studio that created the retreat.