The Vortex Elementa™ Sauna, Designed for Shared Wellness

Most outdoor saunas are adapted indoor units or basic timber shed constructions, neither built for permanent outdoor installation nor designed to last. Consumer research confirmed strong demand for shared outdoor wellness alongside deep frustration with short-lived timber exteriors, poor weather resistance, and designs that clashed with contemporary homes. The brief for the Elementa™ range was precise: a purpose-built outdoor sauna system in 4 and 6 person configurations, delivering authentic Finnish-style performance, withstanding year-round exposure without maintenance, and doing so with architectural presence worthy of premium residential and commercial settings.

Designed in Australia with Foshan Gaoming A-Tech, Elementa™ was developed ground-up. Three pillars shaped every decision: authentic Finnish-style performance, permanent outdoor durability, and architectural form. The critical challenge was eliminating exterior timber without losing visual warmth. The V-SLAT™ aluminium system delivers shadow lines that read as warm and considered, with zero maintenance. The PLINTH™ FRP base lifts the structure clear of moisture. An ABS roof and ELEMENT-V™ sealed wall wrap complete an IPX-4 envelope. Inside, FSC-certified Canadian hemlock chosen for heat cycling resistance provides authentic warmth. Each unit arrives fully constructed, craned into position. No flat-pack. No structural build required.

Elementa™ delivers impact across three dimensions. Commercially, it opens a new category for Vortex® in the fast-growing outdoor wellness market, with pre-order sales secured at the SPASA Pool Spa Life Expo ahead of stock arriving later in the year. Environmentally, its timber-free exterior eliminates the degradation and replacement cycle defining most competitors, while FSC-certified Canadian hemlock ensures responsible interior sourcing. Societally, Elementa™ makes high-quality Finnish-style sauna wellness permanently accessible at home, supporting physical recovery, stress reduction, and social connection in a purpose-designed outdoor environment built to last decades, not years.

The Elementa™ range is distinguished by purpose-engineered innovations that set it apart from every other outdoor sauna on the market.Fully constructed delivery & crane installation: Arrives fully constructed, craned into position. V-SLAT™ exterior fitted on arrival. No flat-pack. No structural build required.ABS roof: Independently laboratory tested to ISO 4892-2 & ASTM G-154, passing UV weathering equivalent to nearly 11 years of natural outdoor exposure. Test documentation available on request.ELEMENT-V™ sealed wall wrap & Weather-Rated Cabinet: Fully engineered envelope rated to IPX-4, with a refined carbon-inspired finish. Designed for permanent outdoor installation.V-SLAT™ aluminium slat system: Replaces timber cladding entirely. Delivers architectural depth and visual warmth with zero maintenance. Available in Cedarstone and Ironwood colourways.Adjustable hemlock backrest (Elementa™ 6 only): FSC-certified Canadian hemlock backrest adjusts to each user's preferred angle, supporting longer, more restorative sessions.FSC-certified Canadian hemlock interior: Selected for heat cycling resistance & long-term thermal durability. Warm, grounding & sustainably sourced.Performance, Control & Atmosphere: Calder™ heater (6000W), AXIS™ controller & AURA™ chromatherapy lighting 6000W hot rock steam performance including water-on-stone. Intuitive controls & programmable LED lighting personalise every session.