Assignment 2 Final Submission

This bath house proposal is all about the scientific approach to bathing. It is especially designed for athletes to come and recover their muscles after a workout. This is achieved through various types of baths (hot, warm, cold, ice and steam) and different salts in the water. By incorporating the three elements of H2O (solid, liquid and gas) into the bathing experience, the athlete is able to be super cleansed.

The structure of the bath house has been inspired by Louis Kahn's architecture. Features of Kahn's architecture that have been incorporated are the large hollow columns which are occupiable, the natural lighting that comes into the interior spaces, and the symmetry of the building.

Before entering this bath house, athletes are able to work out at the outdoor gym which is located in front of the entrance. The entrance area includes showers, a toilet, lockers, chairs and tables, and a storage area to keep the towels, soaps and salts. The main bathing area is then accessed using an elevator. The elevator is able to accommodate the disabled athletes.

The main bathing area includes four baths (hot, warm, cold, and ice) as well as a drying area at the back which overlooks Zone D. The occupant is led through a series of corridors to each bath before they arrive at the second elevator which leads to the dry area at the top. The hot bath is located closest to the first elevator as being in hot water opens up the pores for the cleansing experience. Thus the ice bath is located closest to the second elevator as the cold will close them up again.

The final level includes a sauna, a lounge area where people can eat and drink, and an outdoor balcony for drying.

The natural lighting comes from a series of holes in the walls and the roofs. The north and south walls have bricks that have been cut out of the structure to let light into the baths. The roofs of the main bathing area are adjustable louvers that allow light in at any angle, while the roof of the entrance is almost completely glass. These holes also exposes the athlete to a certain degree.

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