steampunk spa — Elyse Kamps iNTERIOR DESIGN

Level 1: Spa registration desk

Level 1: The main entry apothecary-style retail area displays Kiehl's brand and in-house spa products.

Level 1: Guests pass through a dramatic vault as they transport themselves into the spa, leaving stress behind

The Level 1 Floor Plan has distinct areas for retail, kitchen, and nail salon, as well as open dining lounge space

Level 1: Main lounge bar and dining area facing east towards the elevator and stairs to the basement spa rooms

Level 1: Cozy lounge dining space was designed for guests to curl up in their bath robe in comfort after a spa treatment

Level 1: The main bar faces a private garden to the north and features steampunk light fixtures and plush velvet curtains

Level 1: Behind the bar, a view to the entryway and of cozy spots to socialize

Level 1: The tucked-away nail salon has relaxing views of the garden and is separate from the main dining lounge

Level 1: The nail salon room features steampunk fixtures, comfortable, home-like furnishings, and a door to the employee break area

Level 1: The circular, glass elevator serves as the main transporter element between the main level and basement, offering a direct steampunk experience

The Basement Floor Plan shows a secondary bar, laundry room, men's and women's locker rooms, massage rooms, a long pool and hot tub, and sauna and steam rooms

Basement: A typical massage room is cozy, private, but has adjoining doors for couples or group therapies

Basement: The co-ed sauna is large and comfortable for men and women to enjoy. An in-room phone allows guests to call the bar for a refreshing drink.

Basement: The pool conjoins to a hot tub, surrounded by comfortable seating and garden views. Beyond the pool are sauna and steam rooms.

American Steam Co. is the first anti-spa day spa that transports guests to a delightfully dystopian destination where relics of a lively bygone age meet the fantasies and whimsy of the future. Delivering robust transporter elements from the Victorian Era to Chicago's modern spa environment, guests enjoy unscripted potential for divergence from the daily grind.

A relaxed, multi-functional space of worn leather, warm velvet, and plush rugs contrast the gritty remains of an abandoned loft and encourage a distinctive drinking vibe or a full spa day well spent. While guests will be sure to settle in as if at home, the spa offers the high-quality Kiehl's brand alongside its own, in-house line of body care products and gifts so guests can carry the experience home in a bag.

Guests come for a pedicure and a pint, or pass their day away in the ultimate historical-industrial experience of American Steam Co.