Yugen Spa and Salon, located in Dhanmondi, was envisioned as a retreat from the relentless pace of city life. Rooted in Japanese design philosophies, the space reflects the concepts of wabi-sabi and shibui, where imperfection, simplicity, and the cycles of nature are embraced as part of beauty. The name “Yugen” itself refers to a mysterious, indescribable feeling, an inner stillness that is experienced rather than explained.
Our architectural approach centered on materials that evolve with time. Walls were textured by local pottery masons using raw stones, cement, and crystals mixed by hand, resulting in organic surfaces that change as they weather. Natural woods with minimal treatment and untreated iron sheets were deliberately chosen so that they could age gracefully, embodying the philosophy that an old, weathered surface holds more value than something newly polished.
