Scenes of Discourse

First Pattern

Relajacion Aquatica

When we were fist given the assignment to design a place to bathe for disabled individuals, we began by looking at different cultures and their bathing rituals. I was extremely fascinated with the Japanese Bathing style. First, they begin their bathing process by washing their feet, then they wash their body which is suppose to clean away all the bad moods and negativity they experienced during their day. After the bath the Japanese soak in a tub for long periods of time. It can be anywhere for 30 minutes to an hour. The parents usually bathe in the tub with their young children, because to them its' a way of spending quality time. After my research I began to think about what type of space I would want if I was disabled. I knew that the Japanese culture is centered around nature, so I wanted to incorporate nature into my design. I began to think of ways of how to incorporate nature into my design, I focused mainly on water. My pool in the bathing space is influenced by a tad pol, it was really interesting to me how they change and become something different over time. The pool itself is 4 feet deep and has jets that will massage the individuals lower back and legs, if they wish to exercise while in the pool the jets also allow the person to float easier and move their legs in the water. The back two walls have a water fall on them which will also help relax the individual. In the shower space, the shower head also creates a water fall illusion.

Specifications:

Walls-
Oak walls with Behr Dark Brown stain
Honey Oak with Behr clean water proof stain
Floor
Tile-Dal-Tile SKU# 200-068 Shown: Floor 12 In. x12 In. Cherry Blossom Polished Marble Tile Model #M75212121L
Window:
Glass
Ceiling:
Honey Oak Beams