Wagamachi sauna

This sauna facility is planned for a city where urban sophistication coexists with the nostalgic atmosphere of the old town. It aims to redefine the traditional image of saunas in Japan and elevate the act of bathing itself into a more luxurious and immersive experience. The facility comprises a public sauna, private saunas, a bar, and changing rooms. Through a dark, futuristic spatial design, it creates a world detached from everyday life.
Both the public and private areas were conceived as spaces imbued with deep tranquility and introspection. In the public sauna, the ceilings, walls, and floors are finished with wooden planks, and by weaving indirect lighting into this design, an impressive space is realized that combines originality, sensuality, and a sense of being in another world. The private sauna features a palette of coral pink and stone-textured tiles, creating an atmosphere that evokes both intimacy and glamour.
Furthermore, this project meticulously integrates the complex functions specific to sauna facilities—such as mechanical systems, plumbing, and HVAC—without compromising the beauty of the space. By achieving a high-level balance between an intense atmosphere and rigorous functionality, this project reinterprets the sauna as a sophisticated architectural space.