Bathhouse architecture
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Project • By LH47 ARCH • Wellness Centres
Woloshyn Bathhouse
Woloshyn Bathhouse project, located in Durlești, Moldova, harmoniously connects humans, nature, and built environments. Inspired by the lush local landscape and vernacular storytelling, this subterranean retreat celebrates ecological sensitivity and sustainable living. Designed as a tranquil sanctuary, it integrates seamlessly into the natural topography, hidden beneath a grassy mound to preserve the landscape while leveraging the earth’s natural insulation for thermal efficiency. The structure’s orientation optimizes natural light and thermal dynamics, with a central courtyard serving as the heart of the space, fostering a private haven for relaxation.
George Omen
George Omen
George Omen
The design blends magica... More
News • News • 22 Jan 2021
Jod Schwefelbad bathhouse pays homage to the healing power of natural springs
Located in Bad Wiesse, a famous health resort on Lake Tegernsee in Southern Germany, Jod Schwefelbad by Matteo Thun & Partners is a new bathhouse that pays homage to the healing power of natural springs. Embedded in the landscape that surrounds, the design is informed by research indicating that people regenerate much faster and more sustainably in a pleasant environment with a connection to greenspace.
Jens Weber
The form of the building itself results from a carefully orchestrated progression of room sequences – from the most public to the very private. From the street to the forecourt, the entree, the atrium, the bathing cabin and finally the cabin’s private terrace.
Jens Weber
As one progresses through the bu... More