Thanks to Melanie Weitzner for sharing the Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) latest project ESPA Ritz-Carlton, the highest spa in the world re-defining the urban spa experience. The luxury spa sited on the 116th and 118th floors, creating an urban escape in the skies and making ESPA the focal point of the city’s skyline and the jewel atop Hong Kong’s crown of lights.

Upon entering ESPA, the guest moves into softened shapes and natural textures. Overhead a floating cocoon shaped porcelain art installation developed with artist Eva Menz is suspended from the …