以五行定型：全新上海悦榕Spa的华丽疗房体现后现代中国艺术风格

Shaped by the Elements:

Banyan Tree SPA Shanghai’s Opulent Chambers

Unveil a Post-modern Chinoiserie

Edit: Lily  Story & Photos: by Banyan Tree SPA

由古老传统的中华养生疗理中取得灵感，全新上海悦榕Spa呈现全球首个五行Spa。其豪华Spa疗程以悠久的五行理论作为依据，并从73种中国草药和天然成份创制。

客人一踏进位于上海威斯汀大饭店3楼占地1000平方公尺的上海悦榕Spa，必定会被13间华丽的Spa疗房给紧扣视线，尤其是五行疗房以及堂皇的阴阳套房。由悦榕庄姐妹公司Architrave Design & Planning设计，五行疗房的每一间都反映了金、木、水、火，土的特性。

土疗房

与夏末同义，土象征着平衡，一个唤起心灵完全满足的季节。

以大自然作为装饰主题的这间疗房象征了天地之间的协调。龙雕从黑色鹅卵石中潜爬而出，与灰暗沙石形成对比，而透明花瓶中的绿色植物代表了生长。疗房的土色散发温暖，能够疏缓触感，产生平静的效果。

金疗房

与秋同义，金象征人生在体力和情感包袱上的过程，一个属于纯洁、回顾，与静思的季节。

金疗房里尽是金属人工制品，如西藏号角、中国剑，以及鸦片烟斗，处处散发绚丽光芒。特请专人书写的“金”字书法正坐疗房中央，迎接宾客的到访。房内画板雕上质感顺滑的金叶，体现了金的精髓。

水疗房

与冬同义，水象征节省能源。这是一个憩息、松懈，以及静止的季节。清凉平静是水疗房的设计灵感来源。以绿砖进行装饰的水疗房代表了冰，散发着水的平静与清凉。房里光线反射在横置壁龛中装载水和花的玻璃碗，突显了水的温柔曲线和流动性。在一片黑花岗岩前的铜制莲花池，在磨沙玻璃的衬托下更显现了水的反射特性。

木疗房

与春同义，木象征生命的开始。一个成长、更新、年轻、活力，自由表达的季节。

富有节奏的布置在柔和灯光的衬托下让木疗房成为所有疗房中设计最高雅的一间。刻上中国成语的深色条纹木材有节奏地横置并列，同时还有从鹅卵石地面直耸入空的大型绿竹象征着生长与更新。

火疗房

与夏同义，火象征充裕的精力。一个充满爱、关怀、乐趣、宽容，以及开放的季节。

火疗房里锤击的铜板表面反映了火的活力和魄力。闪烁在深红火光中的昏暗柱子象征火山熔岩的岩浆，而浮在高玻璃瓶里的烛光则说明了火的元素能够如何被驯服。从壁龛渗透出来的闪烁烛光散发着妩媚的气氛。

阴阳豪华套房

阴阳象征自然反面状态两极的和睦协调。

大胆、对比强烈的阴阳豪华套房把重点放在极性的调和，以黑和白代表阴与阳的原始力量。闪烁昏暗灯火的磨砂墙前的铜制莲花池与疗房内的黑白大理石对照成强烈对比。壮观的环型“月门”将休息间和疗房分隔为二。二元性的平衡在疗房内的双床、月门，以及莲花池的布置中明显可见。作为所有疗房中最精致壮观的一间，阴阳豪华套房无疑是传统与现代完美融合的体现。

Drawing inspiration from the ancient Chinese tradition of healing, Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai offers luxurious spa treatments rooted in the time-honoured Five Elements Theory and created from over 73 Chinese herbs and natural ingredients. Most recently, Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai topped the list in SpaFinder’s 2005 Readers’ Choice Awards for Top Spa in China.

Guests who step into the 1,000-square-meter spa located on the third level of Westin Shanghai are mesmerised by the opulence of the 13 spa chambers, particularly the Five-Element Rooms and the grand Yin Yang Deluxe Suite. Designed by Architrave Design & Planning, a sister company of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, each of the Five-Element Rooms is a vivid reflection of Earth, Gold, Water, Wood and Fire.

Earth Room

Synonymous with late summer, Earth symbolises a state of equilibrium – a season that evokes contentment, wholeness, and a sense of well-being.

Adorned with the riches of Mother Nature, this room symbolise a balance between heaven and earth. Dragon Vines creep forth from polished black pebbles contrasted with slated sandstone while glass vases filled with seasonal plants represent growth. The earthy colours exude warmth and relax the senses, creating a soothing effect.

Gold Room

Synonymous with autumn, Gold signifies a time of ridding the baggage of life – a season of purification, retrospection and meditation.

Showcasing metallic artefacts like exotic Tibetan Trumpets, Chinese Swords and Opium Pipes (also known as “Black Gold”), this room radiates opulence and brilliance. A specially commissioned hand-carved Chinese calligraphy of the character “Gold” sits majestically in the centre of the room, greeting guests with its commanding presence. Feature panels embellished with gold leaves give a smooth metallic finish that characterises the essence of Gold.

Water Room

Synonymous with winter, Water signifies a time for conserving energy – a season of rest, relaxation and stillness.

Cool and tranquil – this is the inspiration behind the design of the Water Room. Decked with frosted green tiles that represent ice, the room emanates a quiet calm and tranquillity associated with the element. Horizontal niches holding glass bowls filled with water and flowers are accentuated by the curving waves of light, mimicking the fluidity of Water. A Lotus Pond, made from copper and set in black polished granite, is backlit by frosted glass mirroring the reflective nature of Water.

Wood Room

Synonymous with spring, Wood symbolises the beginning of life – a season of growth, renewal and freedom of expression.

The strong rhythmic layout accentuated by the calm and gentle lighting makes this room the most elegant. Horizontal stretches of striated dark timber strips are rhythmically juxtaposed with subtly lit niches of natural bamboo hand-carved with Chinese idioms. Large green bamboos shooting skywards from pebbled floor symbolise growth and renewal.

Fire Room

Synonymous with summer, Fire symbolises an abundance of energy – a season of love, compassion, joy, generosity and openness.

Hammered copper surfaces line the walls of the Fire Room, emitting the vibrancy and dynamism of the Fire element. Grey slate-clad columns illuminated with a crimson glow resemble magma from volcanic lava while a captive candle flame floating within a tall glass vase shows how the Fire element can be tamed. The alternating niches of natural light from the flickering flame provide a warm and undeniably alluring aura.