# Cross-Cultural Fitness Spaces Aqua Sports & Spa Offers Fitness Spaces and Relaxation Experiences By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-sports-spa References: [aquasportsspa](https://www.aquasportsspa.com/) Merging western and Japanese concepts of materiality and spatial definition, [Aqua Sports & Spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) is a new health and fitness center designed by COE Architecture International. Owned by Seta Sports Connection, the massive 65,000sq ft building is located in Tokyo's Setagaya-Ku ward. The Aqua Sports & Spa currently houses a gym, spa lounge, traditional Japanese baths fed by onsen spring wells, and is the only private 50-meter swimming pool in greater Tokyo. Part of the appeal of the Aqua Sports & Spa center is in its ability to promote personal sports training, while also presenting itself as a hospitable place for relaxation and leisure. Hotels and shopping centers are often the most attractive buildings in Japan and according to studio founder Christopher Coe, "This is not just a sports center, and it's not just a cafe. It’s an opportunity to consolidate all those interesting social space together.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cross-cultural Fitness Spaces:** Opportunity to merge different cultural concepts and create unique fitness experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Fitness:** Opportunity to design fitness centers that combine exercise with relaxation and leisure experiences. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity to create fitness spaces in hotels that offer personalized sports training and relaxation experiences. - **Architecture:** Opportunity to design buildings that consolidate various social spaces and promote both physical activity and leisure activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wellness-Focused Lifestyle Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-club.md) - [Moody Wellness Space Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetherhaus.md) - [Sport and Wellness Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralbadet.md) - [Comprehensive Spa Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-wellness-experience.md) - [Tranquil Grounded Design Bathhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othership-location.md) - [Contemporary Public Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths.md) - [Residential-Reflective Tranquil Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloop-clinic.md) - [Culturally Influenced Residential Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dibdo-francis-kr.md) - [Industrial Thermal Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recess-thermal-station.md)