NonA Weekly: BATHING IN BEAUTY 🌟
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Hey there, design enthusiasts! 🤩
Thermal baths 🛀🏼 have, over the centuries, been much more than just a place for bathing. They embody a unique convergence of culture 🏛️, health 💪, and architecture 🏗️, with roots traced back to the ancient civilizations of Rome, Greece, and Japan, among others. Often located in natural hot spring areas ♨️, these structures tap into the geothermal power of the Earth 🌍, turning it into a luxurious and rejuvenating experience. Their architecture is an eloquent testament to mankind’s ingenuity 💡, a physical manifestation of our relationship with nature 🌿 and our persistent quest for well-being. 🧘♀️
1. ORIGIN OF SPA
Since very early times many different cultures have enjoyed the benefits of soaking in hot water. HERE is a summary of how the spa bath has developed into what we use today.
2. AMAZING GEOTHERMAL HOT SPOTS
These destinations, where the earth’s crust breaks open with bubbling mud, gushing hot springs, and steamy vapors, are gorgeous PLACES to exhale.
3. THERMAL SPA ARCHITECTURE
From the Blue Lagoon to the historic thermal baths of Budapest, there are many variations of thermal baths. We present a SELECTION of ten thermal spas signed by well-known architectural firms.
4. COMMUNAL BATHING CULTURE
Communal bathing culture is experiencing a global REVIVAL according to curator Jane Withers, who has put together an exhibition exploring the phenomenon.
5. HISTORY OF THE BATHS AND THERMAL MEDICINE
Hot Springs and Thermal Medicine are an important cultural background all around the world. HERE is an article with the history of the spa from its origins to today.
6. HOW COMFY CAPYBARAS FEEL WHEN BATHING IN HOT SPRINGS
Capybaras, the world’s largest rodent, understand that a nice long bath is one of the finer things in life.
But researchers in Japan just took bathing capybara a step further and proved, scientifically, that these cuddly creatures are actually quite RELAXED when taking a dip—and how hot springs even improve their skin.
Stay creative and see you all next week 👋
Daniela
