SPA at Women's Mikvah. A Space for Ritual, Peace, and Care.

This project was created with reverence and respect—for tradition, for women, and for sacred ritual.

The SPA space at the women's mikvah is not just a relaxation zone. It is a continuation of an essential ritual of purification, transformation, and inner renewal that holds a special place in Jewish life.

Mikvah (or mikveh) is a ritual bath used in Judaism for purification. The women’s mikvah is connected to one of the most critical spiritual rituals: immersion, which women perform at specific moments in their lives. This is an act of care for both body and soul, filled with meaning—and the space around it should reflect that.

Project Format

Area: 600 m²

Designed exclusively for women, the project ensures complete privacy and deep respect for tradition. The SPA zone is an integral part of the journey—preparation and continuation of the ritual. Every detail, from architecture to material, speaks the language of quiet, warmth, and presence.

This space needs no words, no promotion. It serves.

Key Features and Experiences

Functional Zones:

• Waiting and Preparation Area – a space of silence and slowing down, with soft light, muted sounds, and tactile surfaces

• Private SPA Suites – individual rooms for personal treatments:

  • Pre- and post-mikvah care and recovery

  • Ritual manicure/pedicure

  • Face and body treatments

• SPA Zone:

  • Experience shower and ice fountain

  • Aroma steam room and gentle sauna

  • Thermal benches and relaxation lounge with tea and candles

• Private circulation design – maximum privacy and minimal overlap between paths

Atmosphere and Architecture

The design is built on light, textures, and silence. There are no loud accents. Forms are fluid. Light filters through diffused surfaces. The visual palette is gentle but grounded:

• Natural materials like limestone, textured stone, wood, and muted bronze

• Textured walls that evoke handcraft, skin, and sand

• Soft seating and ambient lighting for a sense of emotional safety

• Golden glints and water-inspired forms in the shower zone—echoing ritual and inner glow

This is a space that doesn’t declare. It accompanies.

It says: You are important. You are safe. You are home.

Why This Format Matters

• Continues the ritual with care – not just framing it, but extending its meaning through atmosphere and intention

• Protects what’s sacred – ensuring privacy, ease of movement, and emotional safety

• Nurtures body and soul – offering gentle recovery before and after immersion

• Invites return – through quiet beauty, cultural resonance, and deep presence

This isn’t wellness for show.
It’s architecture that listens — and quietly supports what matters most.