Bath architecture

The design team at Steven Christensen Architecture thinks, quite literally, outside the box.

Completed in 1996 in Switzerland. Images by Andrea Ceriani. Built over the only thermal springs in the Graubunden Canton in Switzerland, The Therme Vals is a hotel and spa in one which combines a complete...

The biennial Archiprix International competition recognizes top-notch research projects by graduate students in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. The 2017 edition started out with 385 projects, which were then narrowed down to 23 nominees. In the end, the...

Image 3 of 10 from gallery of Steven Christensen Architecture Wins AAP Award with Liepāja Thermal Bath and Hotel. © Steven Christensen Architecture

The Thermae of Diocletian, the largest baths in ancient Rome, could accommodate up to 3,000 people and featured advanced heating systems beneath the floors and in the walls, a precursor to modern central heating. These baths highlight ancient Rome's mastery of engineering and luxury. #ancientheating #romanbaths #engineeringmarvels #ancientplumber #plumbingpioneers #historicalengineering #sanitarylegacy #timetravel #nyc #ilovenyc #nycplumbing #maxwellplumb #plumbingfact #plumbinghistory

Futurestudio Crafts a Transformative Bathhouse Experience in NYC Futurestudio’s New York bathhouse for Othership offers a serene wellnessretreat, featuring earthy tones, custom saunas, ice baths, and a social tealounge in the heart of the Flatiron District.

Image 26 of 36 from gallery of Archetypal Landscapes: 10 Projects From The Barozzi / Veiga Workshop in Chile. [E1] Universidad de las Américas. Image Courtesy of Facultad de Arquitectura USS