On the outskirts of Kaunas, in the block of detached houses, in the lot of 16a, a bathhouse is projected by the dwelling house.
Thinking about historic Romanian architecture of thermos and paying attention to the ritual, a bathhouse of urban expression is designed.
Conceptually and constructively a dilatable upwards structure of the vat or thermos is invoked. The outside layer is marked by a bleached oak colonnade and in part solid wall of white concrete. The warm part of the bathhouse makes 1/3 part. In the middle of the complex there is a round (d 3,5 m) pool the heating of water of which is possible from the bathhouse fire. The space of the open part can be covered with the glass of mobile construction adjusting the usage for winter conditions.
Architect: Mantas Maziliauskas
Private contest. 1st place
Client: Confidential
