Tucked beneath London’s newly opened Chancery Rosewood hotel lies Asaya Spa, a subterranean wellness sanctuary designed by Yabu Pushelberg.
Journeying below the Chancery Rosewood
The guest experience begins within a curated spa retail space, where custom-patterned stone floors, wood-clad walls, and brass accents set the tone for what follows.
As guests descend, Mayfair fades. Hallways narrow, blue-hued walls soften sound, and light dims to create a quiet serenity.
Each treatment room unfolds with the intimacy of a private residence, marked by marble bathrooms, bronze mirrors, and warm wood millwork. Beyond, the path leads to the pool, a tranquil enclave where mosaic stone floors meet wood paneling and artworks punctuate alcoves designed for retreat.
The journey continues into the hydrotherapy zone, where a sauna, steam room, heated stone chairs, and thermal pool sustain an uninterrupted sense of calm and flow.
“Most spas tend to follow a familiar formula with dim lighting, long corridors, and a few decorative gestures. We wanted Asaya at the Chancery Rosewood to feel different,” says Glenn Pushelberg, cofounder of Yabu Pushelberg. “Our intention was to create a series of gracious spaces that evoke the warmth and rhythm of a fine English home, where guests feel a sense of belonging rather than formality.”
Yabu Pushelberg’s use of material and light
Set entirely below ground, Asaya draws its identity from materiality and light, resulting in a cocoon-like atmosphere. Blue upholstered walls in the arrival and lounge areas, articulated with curved panel details, shape the spatial rhythm while softening acoustics.
In contrast, warm wood paneling wraps the treatment rooms, locker rooms, and washrooms. Custom stone patterns add visual depth, carefully tuned lighting guides movement, and furniture tailored in scale complements the architectural framework.
“We broke from the typical spa vernacular to establish a language rooted in permanence and place,” says George Yabu, cofounder of Yabu Pushelberg. “Paneled walls, intricately patterned stone floors, and carefully scaled rooms were conceived as you would find in a residence. Every element, from the proportion of spaces to the materiality, was designed to feel enduring and aligned with the Rosewood brand.”
The Chancery Rosewood is also home to Carbone London.
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