Stepwell Adalaj Stepwell - Gujarat, IndiaImage: FlickrRetrieved from: https://www.trawell.in/gujarat/ahmedabad/adalaj-stepwell Stepwells are wells or ponds where the water is reached by going down flights of stairs into the space. They are largely located in Western India but can also be found elsewhere. They were mostly built for their uses and not an aesthetic quality however many... Continue Reading →

Karlshamn Kallbadhus- White Arkitekter (2015) Karlshamns kallbadhus -White ArkitekterRetrieved from: https://www.archdaily.com/871043/karlshamn-cold-bath-house-white-arkitekter/5913cb87e58eceeaf9000172-karlshamn-cold-bath-house-white-arkitekter-photo?next_project=no Bath Houses are a part of cultural heritage in Sweden where they also have a long tradition of sea bathing. Karlshamn Kallbadhus is situated on the southern coast of Sweden and was built in a way that enhances the surrounding nature and looks out... Continue Reading →

As part of our project we've been asked to create a pocket forest to grow in what was the un-used courtyard area. There are several benefits to a pocket forest. Help control building temperature. The building is largely covered in glass meaning the sun heats up the inside with nothing to block it. Inside the... Continue Reading →

After viewing the site I knew that I wanted to dig down into the space to give myself more room. We were restricted in going upwards by the rest of the existing building above but the ground below is perfect to use. Initially in my first model I wanted to have the lower level go... Continue Reading →

During class we made a start on our site model by working out the dimensions we would need for the base board and land contours. We decided on using plain old cardboard as its easily accessible, cheap and recyclable at the end of the project! As a group we started to cut out the pieces... Continue Reading →

With the intention of design a public bath house I thought it was important to think about how I myself bath and what are some aspects that maybe are similar to bathing in a public setting. I'll start by describing my bathroom. It's a bright space, the walls are a textured white tile and the... Continue Reading →

This semester we're creating a public bath house in an otherwise unused building situated on the AUT Campus - The Dadley Building. We started by taking a look around the site and getting an idea about its past (it used to be a hospital and care facility for disabled children). We then visited the site... Continue Reading →