Conscious design, rooted in nature.
Inspired by the towering glacier and its alpine surroundings, nature and architecture converge at BASIN Glacial Waters in Lake Louise. A contemporary sanctuary harmoniously blends into the landscape, offering a unique thermal bathing experience. Ethereal light, atmospheric cocooned spaces, and striking temperature contrasts create an all-sensory circuit of self-discovery.
The setting.
Under the gaze of a glacier.
Natural light floods in from dramatic arched windows. The sprawling indoor/outdoor infinity pool provides unobstructed views of our remarkable landscape. BASIN’s space has been curated to encourage moments of solo reflection, collective pause and quiet relaxation.
Features and highlights.
Beyond ordinary.
- Vitality Pools
- Aufguss Sauna
- Outdoor Terrace
- Steam Rituals
- Hammam Treatment Room
- Kneipp Walk
- Glacial Lounge
- Finnish & Bio Saunas
- Himalayan Salt Room
Architect Matteo Thun.
A master’s Canadian debut.
Collaborators Matteo Thun & Partners, based in Milan and Munich, are committed to ecological sensitivity and design consciousness. Seeking to highlight the soul of Lake Louise, Banff National Park provided the perfect setting for an alpine experience embedded within the elements.
Matteo respectfully selected natural materials such as stone and sustainably sourced Canadian wood, which will gently patina over time. The palette is earth-toned and organic. A living roof of wild native flora will crown the contemporary structure, meticulously designed to create a sanctuary within its natural environment.
“Nature and the beautiful surroundings of the lake and the forest become the protagonists—architecture and interior design, the stage.”
– Matteo Thun, Architect
Conscious design.
Tactile and timeless
Capturing the spirit of Lake Louise was at the heart of the architectural intention, to respect the richness of the landscape with a design that represents simplicity, purity, and the uniqueness of the location. Nature and the beautiful surroundings of the lake and the forest become the protagonists – architecture and interior design, the stage.” – Matteo Thun, Architect