PROJECTS Sauna Sazae by Kengo Kuma & Associates
The organic wooden sauna ‘SAZAE’ is built at the center of the glamping facility ‘SANA MANE’ near the small inlet of Naoshima, Japan. It has countless folds like a shell, giving the surface an impressive shadow. Inside, the pleats are shaped gently to conform to the body and provide a comfortable sitting experience. Unlike a general sauna, despite the high ceiling, the temperature and humidity are kept at an optimum level by making full use of environmental simulations and designing forced ventilation airflow.
Valeria Montjoy, Senior Content Editor:
‘This wooden sauna captivated me with its seemingly simple, shell-inspired geometry that, upon closer inspection, reveals complex and fascinating details. Meticulously crafted, over 150 layers of CNC-processed plywood stack up like an i…
