Imagine that you are instunning steam room with fantastic decor and from its window you can watch the calm surface of the lake, which stretches beyond the organic round window openings. Will you like this wonderful place? We bet you will! Occupying a total area of over 74 square meters, this experimental sauna is built on a very picturesque mountain hill located on a private island along Georgian Bay in Canada. Designed by PARTISANS, this unusual home is a free-standing structure built on the shore of the lake. Its developers were inspired by the incredible natural geography of the area, which is reflected even in the name of this wonderful building. The modern Canadian frame structure was formed by the joint efforts of talented specialists, they worked with carpentry and reliable metal structures, forming a sculptural form of parts and making it more perfect.
"The grottoes have historically been known as naturalor artificial caves that are equipped in the deep rear of the curvature of water flows. The structure of prehistoric large-scale rocks and their understanding became the first step in the development of the architecture of this structure. The chosen concept has a form of a simple and uncomplicated polyhedron with a refined and laconic exterior. At the same time, the interior design of the interior spaces corresponds to the dynamic movement of air in curved silhouettes, requiring a special conceptual solution. Challenging the standards of current practice in the construction industry, the architects and talented specialists worked directly with the use of universal joinery and metalwork to create each detail. Together, they developed a new manufacturing process that has found wide application in the field of modern 3D technologies for scanning, modeling and construction of the grotto. In addition, it is worth noting that the understanding of the natural environment gives the decor a special aesthetics and appeal. The structure fits harmoniously into the environment and does not disturb the natural balance.
The premises of this amazing sauna are locatedin an area remote from modern urban infrastructure and comfortable buildings, which provides excellent conditions for outdoor recreation surrounded by living nature.
Decorating the facade of the house in which it is locatedThe steam room is made using thin boards with a characteristic texture, covered with dark glossy varnish. Such an effective finish makes the exterior natural and relaxed.
The interior design of the sauna is striking in itscreativity, the interior creates a three-dimensional composition due to smoothed corners and walls and flexible, plastic outlines. Inside the room, all the necessary conditions for a carefree pastime and enjoyment of the bath process have been created: the interior consists of two practical and functional benches, a treatment area, a water tank and a stove with stones, in addition, a small changing room is equipped in front of the main section.
The abundance of windows allows the building to be filled with real natural warmth and sunlight, creating an expressive play of light and shadow in space.
The decoration of the walls and other surfaces is done usingwith the help of light textured wood, which makes the overall decoration of the sauna more natural and close to nature. The side edges, canopy and stove are lined with solid pieces of unusual figured shape, which are uniquely connected to each other and form expressive gaps. The floor is finished with thin boards and complements the overall atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of warmth and special cordiality.
The original stove becomes the central pointinterior. It is lined with wooden textured panels, and its expressiveness is given by the slots, which are made in the form of a geometric figure. Above, on a metal pedestal, there are stones that fill the air with warmth and a fragrant natural aroma. In addition, they perfectly decorate the serene interior of the steam room.
Two delightful oval-shaped windows providean opportunity for guests and vacationers to contemplate the blue sky and shining sun, admire the beautiful landscape and water surface of the Canadian lake, surrounded by luxurious green vegetation.
The room has an elongated shape with two long, sloping seats, which allows a very large group of friends, colleagues or relatives to be accommodated in the steam room.
Modern illumination system inThe sauna is implemented in the form of laconic and simple lighting, which is made using LED strips laid at the bottom of the floor under the wall panels. It fills the room with soft and diffused lighting of a warm yellow hue, gently warming the environment and helping to create comfort and warmth in the room.
The window in the ceiling allows for daytime lighting in the steam room, and it also creates unusual accents and a whimsical play of light and shadow, casting sun glare on various surfaces.
Note the unusual designinterior decoration. It amazes the imagination with its plastic and flexible outlines, modern stylish execution, natural charm with colorful texture, as well as wide opportunities for cozy and serene enjoyment of warm air and a beautiful panorama opening from the window of the house.
The small space in front of the window embodiesexcellent opportunities for water and cosmetic procedures, and for enjoying the incredibly picturesque view of the water and green spaces on the other side of the shore.
The shelves for sitting are equipped with specialslots through which additional heat passes, they provide a constant supply of warm air so that nothing disturbs the comfortable pastime.
A roof window with an unusual design providesthe ability to fill the interior with natural sunlight during the daytime, this design move creates a special atmosphere in the interior of the sauna, it is saturated with sunlight and air.
Another window in the steam room is equipped in a very unusual way. It is lined with wooden boards with a flexible surface, which creates a kind of monolithic tunnel leading to nature.
The hot water tank is located behind the wall,located near the entrance to the steam room. It is equipped with a special shut-off valve and a device for supplying liquid, which makes its use extremely pleasant, simple and functional. The water supply equipment is covered with rich black matte paint, which is in stunning harmony with the textured design of the walls.
Unique decorative items andSpecialized attributes in the form of buckets and ladles for water perfectly decorate the room, creating a special atmosphere inside that encourages rest and relaxation.
Picturesque, inspiring view of the lake andgreen trees in the distance make an indelible impression on sauna guests. The magnificent harmony of nature and modernity allows creating wonderful conditions for a serene rest, relaxation and comfortable pastime in conditions of distance from the city and noise.
The exterior of the house is characterized by straight lines.in the design of the building's facade, as well as a simple and uncomplicated silhouette that comes straight from natural rocks. Such a unique combination of textures emphasizes the exceptional architectural ensemble of the building, and also evokes a lot of impressions and emotions in visitors to this place.
Notice how effective and organic it isThe structure fits into the existing landscape. Rising on a rocky cliff, the original wooden structure amazes with its laconic exterior design and practical geometric appearance.
Next we present to the attention of our readersa unique video that will tell you in more detail about the process of construction and erection of this building, as well as the main points of repair and decoration of the bathhouse on an expressive rocky hill with a picturesque landscape by the lake. An interesting project of a house for placing a steam room from the engineering bureau PARTISANS is a delightful example of how you can decorate a space using textured natural materials, organic shapes and unusual silhouettes, as well as amazing three-dimensional technologies.
Unique designer sauna by the river
