A leader in the wellness industry, Nordik Spa-Nature has built a reputation for unique relaxation experiences within its facilities. In 2010, Nordik Spa-Nature retained GPP Architecture and ft3 to design the first Nordic spa for the Canadian Prairies in Winnipeg, MB.

Thermea Spa Village is located within the existing Crescent Drive Municipal Golf Course, featuring a main building and five independent pavilions. An open courtyard featuring several hot tubs, tempered baths, and a cold plunge pool surround these structures.

While emanating a Scandinavian sensibility, the design theme took inspiration from Manitoba's rural farmyards in the execution of the courtyard and rustic buildings. The main structure houses a massage wing, locker rooms, reception, a restaurant (with an outdoor patio), and the new golf clubhouse. 

A seamless transition between exterior and interior environments took precedence to emphasize the thermal cycle. The pavilions include a dry sauna, steam rooms, relaxation rooms and a gazebo that accompany the outdoor amenities and sun catchment areas, creating a heat therapy treatment, where visitors alternate between hot and cold temperatures, followed by a rest period.

A significant characteristic of Nordik Spa-Nature is the facility's location within the natural environment. Materials such as wood, stone, water, and fire underscore this quality, evoking a welcoming and warm oasis of relaxation while challenging guests' sense of place within an urban environment.