Commercial Interior Design | Medical Spa Build-Out + Space Planning

Designer: Hema Persad, Sagrada Studio
Featured by Architectural Digest Pro, November 2023

Sagrada Studio led the full conversion of two adjacent commercial spaces in Venice, California—formerly a bridal boutique and barbershop—into a fully operational medical spa with six treatment rooms and integrated clinical and administrative functions.

The project involved complete space planning and build-out, including reception, nursing station, treatment suites, offices, conference room, storage, and laundry, designed to support both patient flow and medical-grade functionality.

The design concept reimagines the traditional med spa experience, drawing inspiration from global hospitality environments rather than a minimalist wellness aesthetic. Influences from boutique hotels and restaurants across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and India informed a layered, transportive interior.

Material selections include limewashed walls, terracotta finishes, and black-and-white checkered flooring to establish an old-world foundation. These are contrasted with handcrafted tile installations in green and terracotta tones, honed Calacatta Viola marble surfaces, and a large-scale vintage palm mural to introduce depth and visual richness.

Custom millwork was designed throughout, including arched retail shelving with rattan detailing and cabinetry tailored to accommodate medical aesthetic equipment. Treatment rooms are finished in a saturated green palette to create an immersive, retreat-like atmosphere.

The result is a fully realized medical spa that merges clinical performance with a hospitality-driven design approach—offering a distinct alternative to conventional wellness environments.