WATER & ARCHITECTURE: A SPA RESORT FOR THERAPY & WELLNESS

Abstract

Water has long been an integral part of our society. We interact with it on a daily basis. It forms the very foundation of our lives and our bodies. Since ancient times, people have preferred to live by the water edge. Even today some of the most iconic buildings are constructed on the water front. But how can water become a part of the architecture itself? This thesis explores the relationship of architecture and water through the design of a spa resort that offers both a bodily and a poetic experience of water. The intent is to study how water and architecture can interact, influence & reinforce one another to exist as an integral part in a harmonious environment. Moreover, this approach also sees man's interaction with water as an individual entity as well as the perception of an architectural space. The objective is to create a space that encourages therapy & wellness, by balancing the spirit & mind.