To design a space that honored this history while meeting the needs of a modern health space, Framework partnered with Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna. A team that lives and breathes sauna culture, Cedar & Stone blends Finnish heritage with modern craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and a deep understanding of how people interact with heat in a space.
In 2024, we had the privilege of bringing various commercial sauna projects to life, from contrast therapy studios to short-term rental properties. Our work is rooted in human-centered design, ensuring that each project enhances well-being, fosters connection, and aligns seamlessly with its environment. As we reflect on our favorite projects of the year, we celebrate the relationships we’ve built and the diverse ways we’ve helped bring authentic Nordic sauna culture to life across North America.
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Justin, sits down with Tom, our Education Development Manager, to explore the world of sauna entrepreneurship. Learn about the diverse range of entrepreneurs drawn to the sauna industry – from those seeking relaxation and wellness to those looking to build community-focused spaces.
Have you noticed that alcohol-free spaces and innovative n/a options are popping up across North America? Market trends are pointing towards less alcohol and more innovative social spaces that create connection in new ways. Join us for an inspiring conversation where we chat with Jeff Vondenkamp of Portage Brewing and Jen Veralle of Sauna and Sobriety and Zero Proof Collective.
Amanda and Glenn Gavit are a dynamic duo whose shared love for adventure, wellness, and connection has shaped their lives and their business. Together, they’ve traveled unique paths filled with diverse experiences that led them to create SWEATSCAPE, a space designed to help others pause, reset, and recharge.
One of the most important decisions you’ll make in adding a sauna to your property: where should it go?
With that in mind, there is an objective truth around sauna: it is always better to walk into nature when you exit the heat of the hot room.
Have you considered launching a bathhouse in your city? You are not alone. In our latest webinar, we dive into the modern-day renaissance of bathhouses popping up across the globe with the founders of Alchemy Springs in San Francisco. And specifically, we focus on urban experiences. How to fund, construct, and launch them into the world.
We sit down with Annette Scott of Kodawari Studios to discuss the differences between infrared and traditional Nordic saunas. We’re taking a deep dive into the science, the health benefits, and cultural practices to help you understand the significant differences between these two modalities.
From podcasters to Instagram influencers, everyone is talking about sauna these days. But do they actually know what they’re talking about?
In this interactive conversation, we’re diving deep into the science, practice, and cultural wisdom of sauna. This conversation will be great for those new to sauna looking to go deeper, or even business owners working on adding sauna to their wellness offerings.
Join us for an interactive discussion with Studio Puisto Architects of Helsinki, Finland. We will dive deep into how sustainable architecture combined with world-class hospitality is changing the landscape of resorts, public saunas, and community spaces. This will be a conversation for those looking for proven expertise from some of the world’s leading designers for public sauna. We invite entrepreneurs, investors, hoteliers, and sauna lovers to join us.
Design Studio & Manufacturing:
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office@cedarandstonesauna.com
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