Wellness by Design by Ella Adkins & Martin Walker

Wellness by Design is a book that showcases a collection of well-being spaces from around the world. The publication features a variety of projects that reveal the charm and beauty behind the architecture of these restorative and self-reflective environments. For this project, HAVN saunas asked us to lead the editorial design, developing a contemporary layout and graphic expression that are both functional and visually engaging.

Although the publication was approached as a “coffee table book”, it doesn’t lack rich textual content. In fact, special attention was given to the introduction of each text—both in the copy and in its typographic expression. We typeset the book in Ivar Display and Text, a warm and eloquent typeface series, paired with LL Circular, a clean and geometric companion. The overall look of the book conveys a delicate, yet clear and direct tone, expressed through minimal gestures.