Remedy Place Makes a Sleek Entry in SoHo

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Remedy Place Makes a Sleek Entry in SoHo

Private social wellness clubs are making a splash—or a cold plunge—as the global wellness market is poised to reach $8.5 trillion by 2027. Remedy Place, the design-forward club founded by chiropractor and entrepreneur Dr. Jonathan Leary, is leading the charge with state-of-the-art clubs in West Hollywood and Flatiron frequently attracting A-list clientele like Drake, Shawn Mendes, and Kacey Musgraves, as well as a growing cohort of millennial men that composed half of its customer base in 2023. The brand is in full expansion mode, having recently thrown open the doors to its latest outpost, a 7,400-square-foot hideaway in the heart of SoHo, New York, that flips the script on the traditional wellness experience by tailoring its manifold self-care offerings around socializing. Leary promises it will be the “largest and most elevated club yet.”

Elevated is correct—warm and organic tones forge a soothing ambience in the street-level lobby, where a sculptural tree installation beckons passersby inside. They’re quickly greeted by a mirror art installation by Boldizar Senteski, an abundance of dark-aged brass accents and sumptuous chocolate-toned furniture, and Apparatus lighting fixtures. Leary even curated a signature smell, with charred Portuguese biocork infused in aromatic oils wafting throughout reception. The main draw, of course, is the array of wellness experiences. One of the country’s only customizable infrared sauna suites allows guests to tailor their heat settings; there are also suites to indulge in full-body massages provided by the Remedy Roller, an automated device that revitalizes muscles through self-myofascial release. After getting a vitamin fix at the IV library or reclining in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, we recommend soaking it all in at the subterranean level’s sunken living room. —Ryan Waddoups

STAY
At the Boutique Getaway Beachside, Endless Summer Awaits

Daylight savings has ended, taking the year’s warm weather with it. But thanks to sunny interiors by Parts + Labor, summer springs eternal at Beachside Nantucket, a boutique hotel recently revamped by the New York City studio. The island’s rich history of textile craft informs a captivating mélange of grass-woven lighting, folk quilts, terracotta checkerboard tiles, and timber cladding. By the time next summer rolls around, guests can partake in the poolside at the property’s aptly named Swim Club restaurant, or sip a spritz from the soon-to-open lobby bar and lounge. —Jenna Adrian-Diaz

OBSESS
Adrian Gaut for DWR Collection

With his uncanny powers of observation and skillful use of light and shadow, Adrian Gaut’s meticulously crafted architectural photography often feels akin to fine art. Perhaps it’s no surprise to learn the New York City image maker initially trained his eye as a painter. He recently focused his lens on the vibrant architecture found throughout Mexico City, which is now available as a collection of limited-edition prints thanks to a new partnership with Design Within Reach. In each image, natural light and precise angles coalesce to challenge viewers to, as he describes, “find things in the smaller moments” we may otherwise overlook. —R.W.

SHOP
A Glamorous Newsstand and Currency Exchange Beckons from London

The words glamour, newsstand, and currency exchange are not generally associated with one another, but London’s Foreign Exchange News bucks those preconceived notions. The space, which founder-designer Gabriel Chipperfield describes as “Palm Beach meets Naples” for its timber-clad interiors and mint and sandstone-veined marble espresso bar, lives up to Chipperfield’s assessment. In addition to the currency exchange and coffee bar, the space has indie print magazines and vintage art books on offer, all against a backdrop of fine art from upstart gallerist Angelica Jopling’s Incubator gallery. —J.A.D.

VISIT
A Bold Observation Tower That Also Functions As a Sundial

Yantai, a mid-size port city located in eastern China, has a history of sun worshiping; its abundance of watchtowers were also once used to warn emperors of seaborne attacks. In that spirit, the inventive Beijing firm Open Architecture recently unveiled a monumental tower-like structure overlooking the East China Sea that resembles a bisected cone. The 164-foot-tall solid concrete landmark, which features a curving interior shell nestled within the outer structure, houses a semi-outdoor theater, exhibition hall, bar, café, and viewing platform, but it also functions as a giant sundial. After studying solar placements, the architects meticulously sited the building to align with the sun’s high-noon equinox positions so it casts precise shadows across the plaza. Its concave shape also absorbs and amplifies oceanic sounds. —R.W.

SAVOR
At Chez Mia, an Angeleno Twist on Riviera Maximalism

West Hollywood arriviste Chez Mia happens to have some of the largest outdoor dining space in L.A., and with it, some of the biggest vibes. To that end, U.K. interior architecture and design firm Fettle married the exuberance of a South of France beach club with L.A.’s penchant for indoor-outdoor living. A verdant courtyard, terrace, and garden decked out with massive fountains and colorful umbrellas gives way to a dining room done up with mohair banquettes and elaborate chandeliers. Fettle’s deft touch means every seat in the house is the best to enjoy the fruits of the seafood-forward menu, which includes dry-aged king salmon carpaccio, lobster bucatini, and an entire section devoted to caviar. —J.A.D.

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In Paris, Totemic Luminaires by Marjorie Waks Set a Sacred Scene

The Parisian artist Marjorie Waks recently made a compelling debut with expressive ceramics that seem to summon the extraordinary, drawing inspiration everywhere from medieval turrets to Mayan pyramids. Her creative streak continues with a group of totem-like lighting sculptures and clean-lined furniture on view at Galerie Pradier Jeauneau until December 22. Each piece forges a sacred, temple-like atmosphere as they eschew industrial manufacturing and instead reflect the maker’s hand. —R.W.