Laguna di Guarigione
Project
Proposed along the Grand Canal in Venice, the Venice Salt Spa seeks to repurpose the Palazzo Venier Dei Leoni, currently housing the Peggy Guggenheim collection, into a space dedicated to Venetian salt therapy. This initiative aims to offer locals spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation. The design integrates a new structure of graduation towers onto the existing front façade of the Palazzo Venier Dei Leoni, adding a contemporary touch to Venice's architectural heritage. Inside, various salt treatment methods will be available, including isolation tanks, salt steam rooms, and pools with different salt concentrations. Salt collected from the graduation towers will be compressed into blocks, allowing for flexible spatial configurations.
To sustain the spa, revenue from tourism will be utilised, with sales of salt blocks and experiences at the graduation towers contributing to the financial support of the facility. Additionally, the port will be repurposed into an outdoor pool, offering visitors a unique experience of swimming in the Great Canal. In essence, the Venice Salt Spa aims to provide a practical and sustainable solution for both locals and tourists, offering a space for relaxation while respecting and enhancing the architectural and cultural fabric of Venice.
