Metropolis Design has championed an architectural concept that we'd love to see trend as it marries both the comfort of home and the natural (and designed) relaxation elements of a day spa. The only potential drawback being you may never want to leave the house...
Built along a mountainside in Hout Bay (suburban Cape Town, South Africa), Spa House presents a spacious, airy layout, constructed to make the most of light and, of course, water. Per the architect's description: "The guest accommodation block hovers dramatically over the water and projects into space towards the mountain and sea. It shelters the dining area, itself submerged below water level. Pool decks are arranged as islands in a sea of water, connected by a bridge. The underwater spa with large viewing windows into the pool has a sense of stillness and mystery." Yes, please!
[via Pursuitist]