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Wellscape creates mesmerising AI naturescapes to capture guests’ imaginations at spas, hotels and health clubs

23 Aug 2024 Wellscape is a new company, spearheaded by industry figure Brian Paris, set to revolutionise spa, wellness and hospitality guest journeys with advanced immersive visual environments.

After collaborating with a team skilled in creating VR settings for film and TV, Paris is using AI and high-resolution LED panels to bring healing spaces to life with naturescapes, light, scent and soundscapes – some of which are composed by wellness music provider Myndstream.

Wellscape installations offer vivid, eye-catching visuals that dynamically respond like natural environments, seamlessly transitioning through seasons and day-to-night cycles.

Partners have access to a library of content – ranging from starry skies, desert scenes and mountain ranges to expansive lakes and dense forests – but Wellscape can also create custom content.

“These environments not only captivate the senses but promote relaxation, enhance mood and help guests foster a deeper connection with nature and healing,” said Paris, “they move with the intention and rhythm of the natural world.”

Wellscape’s applications extend across spa, wellness, fitness and hospitality settings, particularly for spaces lacking natural light, such as underground facilities.

According to Paris, possible applications include:
• Spa treatment rooms – featuring screens on walls, under massage table face holes and on ceilings to soothe guests throughout their therapies.
• Saunas – where a rising sun visual in an infrared sauna could act as a clock for the session.
• Group exercise studios – for nature-themed workouts, from virtual trail cycling to sunrise yoga sessions.
• Immersive experience rooms – such as storm rooms with synchronised lighting and sound.
• Relaxation spaces and pool areas.
• Steamrooms and halotherapy rooms.
• Reception and locker rooms.
• Skylight illusions throughout facilities.
• Hallways.

“The panels can be installed on walls, ceilings, windows and even floors, offering customisable, interactive experiences,” Paris explains. Unlike traditional projection methods, Wellscape’s solution replaces noisy, low-resolution projectors with seamless, high-definition visuals.

The company can also create 360-degree immersive rooms, by combining flat and curved panels, which are waterproof and can support substantial weight.

Every installation is fully customisable, meaning Wellscape can accommodate a range of properties and budgets.

The screens are also computer-controlled and can be adjusted manually or programmed for scheduled transitions throughout the day.

“Room interiors can age quickly, but with Wellscape, operators can always offer something new,” Paris adds. “After nearly two decades of dreaming, we’ve made this vision a reality. We can transform any room into a portal of light, colour and unparalleled visual clarity. The possibilities are endless.

“With a focus on innovation and breathtaking visuals, our full-immersion technology brings light, life and movement to any room.”