Thermae Bath Spa

Thermae Bath Spa Bath, UK Project DescriptionThermae Bath Spa is a Millennium project designed by Grimshaw, marking the revitalisation of the city's spa quarter. It comprises a new building and the sensitive environmental restoration of five listed buildings, including the Cross Bath, the Hot Bath and the Hetling Pump Room.
Simple geometric forms define the building. A complementary palette of traditional and contemporary materials gives the New Royal Bath its character which include high-performance glazing, stainless steel, concrete and golden Bath stone. A delicately designed glazed outer envelope follows the street line. Inside, a freestanding stone cube raised on columns contains the new spa facilities.
The difference in levels between existing buildings has been resolved using split-level planning and the articulation of the connecting spaces with transparent bridges that open up vistas throughout the complex. Grimshaw’s extensive use of frameless panelled glazing has a cohesive effect, creating a counterpoint between the old and new buildings. Thermae Bath Spa is the only functioning natural spa with hot spring water in the UK. It has pools at ground floor level and on the rooftop, providing views of the other baths and the surrounding hills.

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