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ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN

Alison Spear AIA
Shawn Hausman

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is a serene composition of smooth sandy tones and crisp shades of turquoise mirroring the water that surrounds it. The hotel’s connection to its environment is immediately tangible upon entering the hotel. Its lobby lounge, plated in rich tones from the blue denim of the variable sofa to the red of its neighbouring seating area, refers to the building’s 1957 roots by subtly gesturing towards it with features such as hanging circular lamps, marble walls, terrazzo floors and vintage Danish furniture. André Balazs is always keen to pay homage to those moments in Modernism that have helped shape his contemporary aesthetic practice.

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach boasts a gorgeous set of 105 guestrooms and suites that start with “Missionary” and span through Medium, Large or X-Large versions of the “Dry,” “Lush” and “Wet” styles, finally finishing with the “Full Spread.” This last and most luxurious option denotes a 52sqm loft-style suite that offers stunning views of the surrounding city, as well as peak amenities such as a 15sqm private outdoor terrace. Even the “Missionary” option offers guests between 21sqm to 28sqm. The “Dry” rooms are closest to the lobby, the “Lush” rooms peer out onto the hotel’s beautiful gardens, and the “Wet” rooms include private terraces with outdoor soaking tubs. Each room is settled in subdued tones and is equipped with a tall blonde wooden bed, a daybed and mood lighting. The minimalist, Scandinavian-influenced design scheme creates a haven of comfort and relaxation.

The real pleasure of The Standard Spa, Miami Beach lies, of course, in the spa, which aesthetically reflects the hotel’s dedication to a holistic approach on healing and revitalisation. The experience of the spa goes more than just skin deep: guests can enjoy the ambient sounds of the forest while bathing under mini-waterfalls in the deep blue, circular, sky-lit Wall of Sound shower room. Taking influences again from Scandinavian minimalism in the materials, much of the sauna’s walls and ceilings are lined with smooth slatted wood. This is reflected in the pale ash of the spa area’s main hallway. The historical reach into the traditions of Roman and Turkish bathhouses are visible in the marble Aroma Steam Room, Turkish Hammam and Roman Waterfall Hot Tub. While bathing in The Standard Spa, Miami Beach’s infinity pool, guests can look over the crystal clear waters of the surrounding Biscayne Bay.