The idea for the floating sauna was born on a cold and wet winter?s. Combining our love of the water, the relaxing dry heat of saunas, and floating structures, the project began to take shape. We focused on primal concepts of fire, water, and community. We were searching for a way to engage the water surrounding our city, enticing visitors onto the lakes year round. We called this project ?wa_sauna? and felt it would be a welcome addition to the Pacific Northwest landscape and its adventurous people. 

© Kevin Scott

Architects: goCstudio

Location: Seattle, WA, United States

Project Team: Jon Gentry AIA, Aimée O?Carroll ARB

Engineer: Kevin Winner, Swenson Say Faget
Area: 240.0 ft2

Photographs: Kevin Scott

© Kevin Scott

The idea for the floating sauna was born on a cold and wet winter?s. Combining our love of the water, the relaxing dry heat of saunas, and floating structures, the project began to take shape. We focused on primal concepts of fire, water, and community. We were searching for a way to engage the water surrounding our city, enticing visitors onto the lakes year round. We called this project ?wa_sauna? and felt it would be a welcome addition to the Pacific Northwest landscape and its adventurous people. 

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wa_sauna engages the ideas of journey and discovery; ...