Hana Parnell: Tranquility materialised | Architecture Now

Having beforehand labored on the design of Hana in Gray Lynn, the Tennant & Triumph workforce led by Justin Roderique, got down to renovate a historic, industrial Parnell constructing into an elevated and serene wellness house.  

The adaptive reuse of the 1900s constructing introduced each distinctive risk and complexity. The design wanted to protect the prevailing cloth whereas introducing the infrastructure required for contemporary wellness therapies — together with conventional and infrared saunas, ice baths and therapeutic massage rooms. Plumbing, drainage and mechanical techniques have been fastidiously deliberate and hid, making certain the integrity of the construction remained intact.

The unique concrete flooring and uncovered timber columns have fun the inside’s historical past, whereas a refined materials palette introduces a way of consolation. Hand-rendered plaster, honed travertine limestone and different pure stone present texture and tactility, balancing the uncooked qualities of the prevailing constructing with comfortable, up to date finishes. The result’s a harmonious pairing of heritage and modernity.

Guests enter a softly lit reception house, greeted by pure supplies and the scent of cedar. The primary greeting with reception is a step away from the ready room, making certain privateness is promised all through the spa journey. A central backbone guides motion by means of the constructing, with sauna rooms, pink gentle remedy pods and therapeutic massage suites organized alongside both facet. This planning technique simultaniusly permits smoother entry to companies and maintains privateness, all whereas permitting the house to unfold with a quiet sense of discovery.

Lighting performs a defining position in shaping the expertise. Hid fittings, mild shadowing and the inclusion of pure and synthetic gentle create a moody, meditative environment. Comfortable gentle highlights the texture of the curved plastered partitions, which lend the inside an natural high quality. Each junction and element has been resolved with care to keep up visible and acoustic peace — important in an area designed for relaxation.

The color palette displays a restrained minimalism. Hand-rendered plaster and travertine provide a tactile basis, whereas refined brass accents and powder-coated steel add refinement. Customized-built saunas and ice baths exhibit precision craftsmanship, with each junction and materials transition fastidiously thought-about. Bespoke cabinetry conceals storage and companies, making certain the general aesthetic stays seamless.

Collaborative detailing extends all through the mission. A {custom} banquette designed with Tim Webber anchors the ready space. The design of the reception and retail areas continues the integrations, making certain operational effectivity for employees with out compromising the visible calm of the surroundings.

Refinements drawn from the sooner Gray Lynn location knowledgeable the evolution of this new house. Amongst them is the introduction of a ‘dry bar’ — a quiet space the place company can pause and put together earlier than returning to the surface world. Such ammenities mirror the designers’ cautious issues, not solely within the structure and materiality but additionally the emotional journey of every customer.

Hana Parnell is an exploration of wellness by means of structure — an area that encourages restoration and steadiness by means of cautious management of sunshine, texture and sound. Throughout the concrete flooring and timber posts of its heritage shell, Pennant & Triumph have created a recent retreat that feels timeless, serene and deeply grounded. The result’s a spot the place previous and current coexist in quiet concord, and the place design itself turns into an act of care.

Hana Parnell was the Healthcare and Wellness winner within the 2025 Inside Awards.See the stay presentation from Justin Roderique and Bethan James right here. 

2025 Inside Award quotation:

“A masterclass in calm, thought-about design, Hana Parnell quietly conceals all of the important practical companies of a wellness house, wrapping company in a way of ease from the second they enter. Heritage components are thoughtfully built-in inside a refined inside that prioritises the client expertise at each flip, whereas mild curves, oblique lighting, pure supplies and acoustic privateness create an immersive surroundings, which feels each luxurious and restorative. From the uncovered timber columns to the discreet retail and welcome areas, each element has been thought-about to assist a cohesive and deeply enjoyable journey for guests. The result’s a lovely house that provides consolation, readability and retreat.”