Renowned for crafting some of the world’s most captivating spaces – from the effortlessly cool Santa Monica Proper to Four Seasons Anguilla and Malibu’s most enviable beachfront homes – Kelly Wearstler has taken on an unexpected new client: pets.
Her latest project, a veterinary clinic in Toronto, proves that great design isn’t just for humans. True to form, the space is just as rich in texture, detail and layered sophistication as anything in her portfolio– because why should luxury be put on a leash?
The 5, 600-square-metre King Animal Hospital is a cross between Burj Al Arab and Bupa. the four-storey spa for furry friends shelters everything from critical care and neurology to dermatology and oncology.
The newly designed space features a pink hydrotherapy room and an earthy aesthetic throughout, incorporating stone and terrazzo. Elsewhere, the locker rooms showcase what Dezeen describes as “chocolate-hued terrazzo.”
Speaking to the publication, the LA-based designer explained: “Every material needed to perform on multiple levels and be durable enough for medical use yet rich with texture and warmth. I loved exploring the tension where advanced technology meets residential comfort.”
This project marks Wearstler’s debut in healthcare design, potentially ushering in a new era of luxury for both pooches and ponies in the process.
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