# Nature-Inspired Museum Extensions The Art Sauna Opens in the Gösta Serlachius Museum By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-sauna References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/12/12/mendoza-partida-bax-studio-art-sauna-finnish-museum/)  Finland's Gösta Serlachius Museum of Contemporary Art gets a [new extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balnea-spa) that is designed by Mendoza Partida and BAX Studio in the form of the new Art [Sauna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonas-sauna). It creates an experience for visitors that highlights art, architecture, and landscapes. The building is found in the south section of the park and this was chosen due to its close proximity to the water and beautiful views of the lake. The two designers talk about the latest addition to the space, explaining that "Serlachius Foundation is known for its support of Finnish art and culture. Sauna is a very important element in Finnish culture and the new Art Sauna would be a continuation of the art journey, now on a very domestic, and intimate scale." Image Credit: Gösta Serlachius Museum of Contemporary Art ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Museum Extensions:** Museums can explore incorporating nature-inspired elements into their designs, creating unique experiences for visitors. - **Domestic and Intimate Art Spaces:** Creating smaller, more personal art spaces, such as the Art Sauna, can offer visitors a brand new artistic experience. - **Combining Art and Culture with Traditional Practices:** Incorporating traditional practices, like sauna culture, into art and cultural spaces can create a unique and authentic experience for visitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Culture:** Art and cultural institutions can use the inspiration of the Art Sauna to revamp their spaces, incorporating unique designs and personal experiences. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can learn from the nature-inspired and traditional designs used in the Art Sauna to create similar spaces. - **Tourism and Travel:** The Art Sauna exemplifies the fusion of culture, art, and travel, encouraging more destinations to offer similar unique experiences to visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflection-Inducing Floating Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trosten-floating-sauna.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Wellness Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol-1.md) - [Floating Sauna Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercave.md) - [Architectural Home Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-luminar.md) - [Positive Sensual Miami Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-sex-1.md) - [Communal Wooden Peninsula Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotspot.md) - [Geometric Three-Story Museum Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvaro-siza-wing.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md)