# Pond-Like Public Baths The Naturbad Riehen in Switzerland Has a Natural Look By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturbad-riehen References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/herzog-de-meuron-bathing-pond-naturbad-riehen-07-16-2014/) & [herzogdemeuron](http://www.herzogdemeuron.com/index.html) [Herzog & De Meuron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron) have designed the Naturbad Riehen in Switzerland, a [public bath house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indooroutdoor-bathhouse-facility) for visitors. While many public baths look very man-made this one takes on a natural look, and does not use traditional chemicals found in most baths. The design has natural vegetation around the outside of the pool, adding to its non-constructed look. The pool also uses a biological filter process, so that although it looks like a pond, its cleanliness is up to regular standards. Having visitors come and swim in an actual pond would defeat the purpose of a bath house, so hygiene of the design is still extremely important. Apparently the pools can hold up to a couple thousand guests throughout the course of the day and still retain cleanliness. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/herzog-de-meuron-bathing-pond-naturbad-riehen-07-16-2014/), [herzogdemeuron](http://www.herzogdemeuron.com/index.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Public Swimming Pools:** There is a growing trend for designing swimming pools with a natural, non-man-made look and using sustainable and non-chemical filtration systems. - **Eco-friendly Bath Houses:** Bath houses are being designed with sustainable, nature-inspired features and with a focus on environmental impact and water conservation. - **Biological Filtration Systems:** The use of biological filtration systems in swimming pools and bath houses is increasingly popular, not just for sustainability, but for providing an authentic natural experience for visitors. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from incorporating natural, eco-friendly features into swimming pools and bath houses in order to attract environmentally conscious consumers. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can disrupt the industry by innovating and applying sustainable and nature-inspired principles in the design of public swimming pools and bath houses. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend towards natural swimming pools and bath houses with sustainable filtration systems contributes to the goal of reducing the environmental impact of human activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Influenced Residential Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dibdo-francis-kr.md) - [Sport and Wellness Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralbadet.md) - [Industrial Thermal Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recess-thermal-station.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Unobstructive Hidden Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan.md) - [Beer-Filled Bath Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-barley-spa.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Tranquil Reimagined Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziedlejas.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md)