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Nolan Retreat  

Nolan Retreat

Ottawa, Canada

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Nolan Retreat

Ottawa, Canada

STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Nolan Retreat
Basement Renovation
On a small street, in a modest semi-detached home, descending the stairs to the lower level is transporting. What once was a typical partially finished basement (a utility room, laundry space, bathroom, and a small bedroom) now contains an oasis of calm. While still retaining the utilitarian requirements of the basement, a new den, and Japanese-influenced spa was introduced. The experience changes instantly once the finished wood stair is felt underfoot. Arriving in the basement the space is divided into three zones: the den, utility, and the spa. The den is unveiled immediately, as it lays at the bottom of the stairs, towards the front of the house. The space is washed with light from a large sunken window, framing a juniper bonsai on its ledge. The other zones are both intentionally more difficult to discern. The laundry and utilities are concealed and separated by a short hallway from the stairs. The spa is found within an ash-clad volume, its entry clue provided by an inset brass pull.
Once inside the spa, a threshold separates the enclosed powder room from the bathing and sauna space further toward the rear of the house. Basalt tile lines the floors and walls of the bathing space, providing a stoic and elemental environment that guides the experience while complementing the hinoki wall inlays and the hemlock slats of the sauna itself. Within the bathing space, three elements can be found: the bench for scrubbing, the shower for rinsing, and ofuru for soaking. The immediate adjacency to the sauna allows for easy transition between the wet and dry areas. Within this space the outside is forgotten and a daily ritual of cleansing and relaxation can be enjoyed.

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