World Sauna Forum 2025 Matchmaking

4–5 Jun 2025 | Jyväskylä, Finland

Nicholas Dykstra

Spa Experience Designer

O2 Planning and Design

Calgary, Canada

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I lead the master planning and design of spas throughout Canada and the Unites States, and am developing a urban hydrothermal spa in Calgary, Canada.

My organisation

O2 Planning and Design is a Calgary, Canada based Planning and Design Firm. Over the past several years, O2 has become a leading specialist in the design of masterplans, the spa experience and landscape architecture for Nordic Spas in Canada and the US. O2 is currently leading the design of several large scale projects.  At O2 Planning and Design, we are dedicated to providing innovative planning and design solutions for a diverse range of projects. Our team consists of experienced professionals who work collaboratively to ensure that our clients' visions are transformed into reality, focusing on sustainability and functionality. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the unique needs of each project, fostering enduring partnerships with our clients and stakeholders. Together, we aim to create spaces that not only meet today's demands but also enhance the communities we serve.
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About me

As a Senior Associate, Urban Designer at O2, Nicholas works on a range of team-based projects, from Nordic spas and small urban improvements to large-scale redevelopment visions. Nicholas’s passion is unlocking the untapped potential of sites. With a multidisciplinary approach that integrates architecture, landscape, and planning, he collaborates to develop designs that incorporate critical thinking across fields, as well as other disciplines shaping development. The spaces Nicholas strives to create foster connections between the diverse identities and ecosystems of contemporary cultures.

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What kind of partners are you looking for?

potential future clients and collaborators, and anyone with a shared passion in spa design.