Well-Gate Wins 2026 European Product Design Award
The wellness system from Myrtha Wellness and Apostoli Group was recognized in the Interior Design: Wellness / Spa category.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Wellness
Well-Gate, a wellness system developed by Myrtha Wellness and designed by Apostoli Design, won the 2026 European Product Design Award in Interior Design: Wellness / Spa. The modular system is built for hotels and spas and combines sauna, steam bath, frigidarium and calidarium.
Why it matters
The award recognizes a design approach aimed at closing the gap between technical and engineering requirements and the sensory value of the wellness ritual. It addresses demand in the wellness and hospitality sectors for simplified installation and adaptability.
The award was presented in 2026 in the Interior Design: Wellness / Spa category of the European Product Design Award. No measurable performance or sales metrics for Well-Gate were reported in the source extraction, and the number of competing entries was not disclosed.
The players
Myrtha Wellness
Myrtha Wellness is the company that developed the Well-Gate wellness system together with Apostoli Group.
Apostoli Group
Apostoli Group is the design firm behind Apostoli Design, which designed Well-Gate under lead designer Alberto Apostoli.
The details
Well-Gate is built from combinable modules that integrate sauna, steam bath, frigidarium and calidarium, with integrated lighting and repeated horizontal lines in a minimalist structure. Its central Frame element is a horizontal gateway that guides guests through the hot-cold sequence, and finishes and materials can be extensively customized.
Timeline
The 2026 European Product Design Award was won by Well-Gate in 2026.
Market Landscape
Well-Gate extends the modular prefabricated spa-unit approach by combining sauna, steam bath, frigidarium and calidarium into one combinable system. The award places it within a design-led segment of hotel and spa wellness equipment.
For hotel and spa operators, Well-Gate offers simplified installation without structural constraints and adaptability to different building types. Guests at properties using the system experience a guided hot-cold sequence through the Frame element.
The takeaway
Modular, adaptable wellness design is gaining recognition for combining technical practicality with a more sensory spa experience. Operators evaluating spa upgrades may find modular systems easier to install across different building types.
Further reading
Explore more trends in Wellness to see how design and spa technology are shaping the sector.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Spabusiness.
