Coed Relaxation Lounge

objective provide a gender specific or co ed relaxation lounge depending on cultural norms to read magazines or relax before or after appointments attendants may greet guests in the lounge and escort them to the appropriate treatment spaces space planning place the lounge adjacent to any co ed locker amenities and the treatment room areas design features acoustically isolate this space from active areas if the project and climate conditions allow, consider integrating outdoor spaces with the relaxation lounge minimize the number of doors and passageways as is feasible the paths that connect them should be as short and direct as possible without interfering with activity areas within the space include a focal feature within the room or views to the outside focal features might include fireplaces, water feature, art, or libraries ensure a mixture of chaise and lounge seating with ottomans to accommodate conversations and introspection include a self service beverage station include magazine and newspaper storage optional flat screen television