Our assignment was to design a place to bathe for people who are handicaped....
We first began by researching different types of ancient baths/rituals and how culture played a role in bathing. I instantly knew that I wanted to research further about bathing in Japan on top of what I already knew. From experience, I knew that their ways of bathing are drastically different than ours. In Japan, the actual bath tub is where you relax; people are expected to wash their bodies off thoroughly before entering the bath. "Onsen" is the word for hot springs in Japanese. It is known for the naturally heated water from the geothermally heated springs. Often, the virtues of the "hadakano tsukiai", which means naked communication are talked about. Onsens are often visited by people who want to get away from their crazy/hectic lives, and the virtue states that the time spent at an onsen can be used to get to know people in the relaxing and homey atmosphere by breaking all the barriers.
My design is focused on having a very open atmosphere while giving a relaxed feel.
Perspective (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
Perspective (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
East wall elevation (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
North wall elevation (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
West wall elevation (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
South wall elevation (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
floor plan (scale 1'-0"=1/4")
reflective ceiling plan (scale:1'-0"=1/4")
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this is a sketch model of my bath...the top of the bath is ground level.
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