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The transformative conversion of a 1943 naval vessel into a floating sauna represents a groundbreaking approach to urban design. This unique project seamlessly integrates wellness experiences into the transitional spaces that connect urban and natural environments, drawing inspiration from world-class examples like Oslo\u2019s SALT saunas and Helsinki\u2019s Loyly sauna. The aim is to transcend traditional sauna experiences and fulfill the community\u2019s desire for a dynamic and socially vibrant waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HAVN team invested nearly two years in a meticulous design process, emphasizing the creation of spaces that foster a profound sense of belonging. Central to the design philosophy was the incorporation of community input, resulting in a successful rezoning application process with unanimous support from both Victoria\u2019s City Council and the local community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vessel unfolds across two main levels. The main floor hosts essential facilities such as the reception area, a universal changing room, and a 1,300 square-foot lounge set to open in 2024. This multifunctional lounge serves as a cultural hub, providing a space for live music, art exhibitions, lectures, conferences, and community gatherings. It represents a commitment to enriching Victoria\u2019s downtown harbor with creativity and vibrancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascending to the second rooftop level, guests are treated to panoramic views of the city and harbour. Here, a garden-like hydrotherapy circuit and relaxation spaces offer a unique escape within the heart of the city. Nicholas Van Buren\u2019s, HAVN\u2019s designer and co-founder, architectural vision becomes evident in his intentional use of juxtapositions. Circular forms symbolize water, plants, and light, while square forms represent the built environment of buildings, furniture and walls. This design approach creates a harmonious conversation between the natural elements of the sea and the constructed elements of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the round changing room light fixtures to the bespoke cedar and lavender-scented shower wash, every design choice purposefully contributes to an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Choosing to retrofit an old vessel rather than constructing new concrete floats presented challenges, but it aligned with HAVN\u2019s commitment to minimizing environmental impact. The vessel\u2019s transformation involved repurposing steel and converting stainless steel wine vats into cold plunge tanks. Approximately 33 cubic meters of beautiful local cedar, sourced from ocean-salvaged logs, were used exclusively for saunas, ceilings, siding, trim, and fencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAVN\u2019s commitment to sustainability is not merely in its materials; it reflects a collaborative effort from a diverse and talented team from Vancouver Island. Builders, suppliers, fabricators, engineers, and consultants have joined forces to create an architectural beacon of innovation seamlessly blending wellness, creativity, and community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n"},"jury_text":[{"category":3618,"fr":"","en":"","original":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAVN Saunas (HAVN) is a repurposed 1943 naval vessel transformed into a floating Nordic sauna facility, located in Victoria, Canada on the unceded and traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt peoples, HAVN acknowledge the great honor and privilege of creating this reflective and innovative sauna space in relation to the land and sea protected and stewarded by the Songhees and Esquimalt people for centuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vessel unfolds across two main levels. The main floor hosts essential facilities such as the reception area, a universal changing room, and a 1,300 square-foot lounge set to open in 2024. This multifunctional lounge serves as a cultural hub, providing a space for live music, art exhibitions, lectures, conferences, and community gatherings. It represents a commitment to enriching Victoria\u2019s downtown harbor with creativity and vibrancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascending to the second rooftop level, guests are treated to panoramic views of the city and harbour. Here, a garden-like hydrotherapy circuit and relaxation spaces offer a unique escape within the heart of the city. Nicholas Van Buren\u2019s, HAVN\u2019s designer and co-founder, architectural vision becomes evident in his intentional use of juxtapositions. Circular forms symbolize water, plants, and light, while square forms represent the built environment of buildings, furniture and walls. 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The project is designed to meet the community\u2019s desire for a lively and socially engaging waterfront, creating a dynamic space that goes beyond conventional expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides its architectural excellence, HAVN has become a perpetual force for economic vitality. Since opening day, the project has exceeded market expectations with a remarkable regular capacity rate of 97% and an influx of 120 guests per day across six operational days per week. This success not only reshapes market standards but also brings a continuous surge of economic activity to Victoria\u2019s harbor, which was previously characterized by seasonal peaks. The inclusion of a retail store, showcasing local businesses, underlines HAVN\u2019s commitment to fostering a robust local economy. It illustrates the symbiotic relationships between business success and community prosperity, revealing a harmonious balance between commercial viability and local impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the round changing room light fixtures to the bespoke cedar and lavender-scented shower wash, every design choice purposefully contributes to an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Choosing to retrofit an old vessel rather than constructing new concrete floats presented challenges, but it aligned with HAVN\u2019s commitment to minimizing environmental impact. The vessel\u2019s transformation involved repurposing steel and converting stainless steel wine vats into cold plunge tanks. 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This unique project seamlessly integrates wellness experiences into the transitional spaces that connect urban and natural environments, drawing inspiration from world-class examples like Oslo\u2019s SALT saunas and Helsinki\u2019s Loyly sauna. The aim is to transcend traditional sauna experiences and fulfill the community\u2019s desire for a dynamic and socially vibrant waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HAVN team devoted nearly two years to a meticulous design process, prioritizing the creation of spaces that cultivate a profound sense of belonging. Central to the design philosophy was the integration of community input, resulting in a successful rezoning application process with unanimous support from both Victoria\u2019s City Council and the local community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committed to environmental stewardship, HAVN emerges as a visionary project at the forefront of sustainable urban design. Through innovative design choices and operational strategies, HAVN actively seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In its journey toward becoming a zero-carbon facility by 2030, HAVN incorporates emerging technologies, employing 100% electric operations and utilizing heat pumps for pools and space heating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision to retrofit an old vessel, instead of constructing new concrete floats, posed challenges but aligns with HAVN\u2019s commitment to minimizing environmental impact. Approximately 33 cubic meters of beautiful local cedar, sourced from ocean-salvaged logs were used exclusively for saunas, ceilings, siding, trim, and fencing. The vessel\u2019s transformation involved repurposing steel and converting stainless steel wine vats into cold plunge tanks, resulting in saving 904,000 lbs of steel and reducing 1,630 tonnes of embodied carbon. Permits were obtained for raw logs, sourced from local beaches, rivers, and the sea, and underwent processing through milling, kiln drying, and shaping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAVN\u2019s commitment extends to repurposing old water containers as planters and embracing renewable energy sources to replace traditional fossil fuels. This includes a focus on energy and water efficiency to reduce overall resource use. In tandem with its energy strategy, HAVN actively promotes recycling and reusing materials, with the ultimate goal of producing little to no waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project aspires to inspire others to explore creative uses for underutilized areas in their communities and to innovatively repurpose decommissioned industrial and military equipment. Demonstrating how an out-of-the-box idea, aligned with community values, can influence local governments, HAVN has already sparked momentum, leading the City of Victoria to establish new temporary facilities in what is now a waterfront parking lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAVN\u2019s commitment to sustainability is not merely in its materials; it reflects a collaborative effort from a diverse and talented team from Vancouver Island. 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Ce projet unique int\u00e8gre harmonieusement des exp\u00e9riences de bien-\u00eatre dans des espaces transitionnels entre environnements urbains et naturels, s\u2019inspirant d\u2019exemples de renomm\u00e9e mondiale tels que les saunas SALT d\u2019Oslo et le sauna L\u00f6yly d\u2019Helsinki. L\u2019objectif est de transcender les exp\u00e9riences traditionnelles de sauna et de r\u00e9pondre au d\u00e9sir de la communaut\u00e9 d\u2019avoir un front de mer dynamique et socialement vibrant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u2019\u00e9quipe de HAVN s\u2019est investie durant pr\u00e8s de deux ans dans un processus de design m\u00e9ticuleux, mettant l\u2019accent sur la cr\u00e9ation d\u2019espaces favorisant un profond sentiment d\u2019appartenance. Au c\u0153ur de la philosophie de conception figurait l\u2019int\u00e9gration des avis de la communaut\u00e9, aboutissant \u00e0 un processus de changement de zonage couronn\u00e9 de succ\u00e8s avec le soutien unanime du Conseil municipal de Victoria et de la communaut\u00e9 locale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le navire se d\u00e9ploie sur deux niveaux principaux. Le rez-de-chauss\u00e9e abrite des installations essentielles telles que la r\u00e9ception, un vestiaire universel ainsi qu\u2019un\u00a0 salon de 1 300 pieds carr\u00e9s dont l\u2019ouverture est pr\u00e9vue courant\u00a0 2024. Ce salon multifonctionnel sert de centre culturel, offrant un espace pour la musique live, des expositions artistiques, des conf\u00e9rences et des rassemblements communautaires. Il repr\u00e9sente un engagement afin\u00a0 d\u2019enrichir le port int\u00e9rieur de Victoria avec cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9 et vitalit\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En montant \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9tage sur le toit, les visiteurs ont acc\u00e8s \u00e0 des vues panoramiques sur la ville et le port avec un circuit d\u2019hydroth\u00e9rapie de type jardin et des espaces de d\u00e9tente offrent une \u00e9vasion unique au c\u0153ur de la ville. La vision architecturale de Nicholas Van Buren, designer et cofondateur de HAVN, devient \u00e9vidente dans son utilisation intentionnelle de juxtapositions. Les formes circulaires symbolisent l\u2019eau, les plantes et la lumi\u00e8re, tandis que les formes carr\u00e9es repr\u00e9sentent l\u2019environnement construit des b\u00e2timents, des meubles et des murs. Cette approche de conception cr\u00e9e une conversation harmonieuse entre les \u00e9l\u00e9ments naturels de la mer et les \u00e9l\u00e9ments construits de la ville.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Des luminaires circulaires dans\u00a0 le vestiaire aux savons de douche en c\u00e8dre et lavande sur mesure, chaque choix de design contribue d\u00e9lib\u00e9r\u00e9ment \u00e0 une atmosph\u00e8re de chaleur et de confort. Le choix de r\u00e9nover un ancien navire plut\u00f4t que de construire de nouvelles flottes de b\u00e9ton a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 des d\u00e9fis, mais il \u00e9tait en accord avec l\u2019engagement de HAVN \u00e0 minimiser l\u2019impact environnemental. La transformation du navire impliquait la r\u00e9utilisation de l\u2019acier et la conversion de cuves \u00e0 vin en acier inoxydable en bains d\u2019eau froide. Environ 33 m\u00e8tres cubes de magnifique c\u00e8dre local, provenant de troncs r\u00e9cup\u00e9r\u00e9s en mer, ont \u00e9t\u00e9 utilis\u00e9s exclusivement pour les saunas, les plafonds, les rev\u00eatements, les garnitures et les cl\u00f4tures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u2019engagement de HAVN envers la durabilit\u00e9 ne se limite pas \u00e0 ses mat\u00e9riaux ; il refl\u00e8te un effort collaboratif d\u2019une \u00e9quipe diversifi\u00e9e et talentueuse de l\u2019\u00eele de Vancouver. Constructeurs, fournisseurs, fabricants, ing\u00e9nieurs et consultants ont uni leurs forces pour cr\u00e9er un un mod\u00e8le d\u2019architecture innovant , int\u00e9grant de mani\u00e8re transparente bien-\u00eatre, cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9 et engagement communautaire.<\/span><\/p>\n","en":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAVN Saunas (HAVN) is an innovative Nordic spa and wellness facility situated on the edge of Victoria\u2019s inner harbor. 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