Friday, March 6, 2009

Constant Fluidity

In a perfect world everyone is equal. However we are not all perfect and must accommodate to one another. In my design I adhered to everyone including handicapped. In this fluid plan clients enter a passage way from the lobby behind a glass wall and enter the spa area. With a modern take on Roman bath houses you first enter the Tepedarium, following this is a Caldarium, and finally is a Frigidarium bath. The ramp is incorporated into the floor of the spa. The continuation of the railing is a glass block 2' wall hiding the view of the client in the spa, however creating a peaceful environment within the bath. The walls are a continuous pattern of glass blocks which flow up to the domed ceiling. The blocks are translucent blue tinted glass in back are l.e.d. lights set up to flow in a pattern as if waves are running down the walls. There are no breaks or pauses. This spa gives the client the freedom to move as desired and continue in the recovery to true revitalization.


Floor Plan 1/4"=1'-0"

Elevation A 1/4"=1'0"

Elevation B 1/4"=1'-0"



Reflective Ceiling Plan 1/4"=1'-0"


Section Cut 1/4"=1'-0"
Model at 1/2"=1'-0"








Tepedarium

Frigidarium

Caldarium


image found -
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/24/41514857_7a65cc4984.jpg

FF& E Specifications
Walls- Glass Blocks
L.E.D. lights behind
Floor- Marble (rough finish grade)
Foutain seating area and walls- Mosaic tile


1 comment:

mmcdrama said...

Way to go Diana! You've found your "heart" in design. Let it shine:)