Architect Emmett McNamara built a beautiful abstract wooden sauna upon the beaches of Inisheer, Ireland. The interesting unit was built as an exhibition for the 'Drop Everything' festival, a contemporary biennial event that is hosted on Inis Oírr. McNamara referenced cultural heritage pieces, like ancient standing stones and a wooden Irish fishing boat called a "currach," to design the sauna. Her inspirations are evident in the orientation and the materials used to build it.
The wooden sauna's exterior and frame is built from overlaying triangular shapes -- creating an abstract futuristic look. The sauna mixes in ancient Irish culture with modernism in a cohesive manner that evokes the imagination of viewers. One might even look at it and assume it's an alien spaceship -- that's the beauty of architecture, it can take functional aspects of living spaces and turn them into works of art.
Photo Credits: designboom, dropeverything.net
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Abstract Wooden Saunas
- Opportunity to design and build abstract saunas that merge cultural heritage with futuristic aesthetics.
- Futuristic Architectural Design
- Opportunity to create buildings that evoke imagination and resemble works of art.
- Mixing Ancient and Modern
- Opportunity to blend ancient cultural elements with modern design in a cohesive and visually appealing manner.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can explore innovative designs for saunas and buildings that push the boundaries of traditional aesthetics.
- Wellness and Spa
- Wellness and spa industry can incorporate abstract saunas that provide unique and visually captivating experiences for customers.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore the intersection of functional living spaces and works of art in their creations.
