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Data Bath by Varya Yakovleva
The development of canal and rail networks for coal shipping occurred during the 2nd Industrial revolution, creating isolated industrial sites in London. Old…
The site is a gap in the London heat map, the excess server energy is also used for district heating.
Formal approach, program stacking and conditions found within the building. The bathing programme acts as the fluid within the rigid blocks. The baths connect…
The bathing programmes are categorised and interconnected in accordance with their temperature, humidity, light and need for ventilation.
During the daytime pools become drained exposing the accumulated flora, louvres open for servers to breathe. During the evening the pools are filled, louvres…
Bathing spaces become hotter and denser towards the top. Hot data blocks transition into colder data blocks and offices, thus creating the chimney effect in…
Palaestra A large semi-enclosed space which acts as a communal exercise ground for the local residents and the users of the canal, hosting yoga and Pilates…
Frigidarium A cold ventilated space with multiple lightwells used as a place of solitary reflection and relaxation
Splitting between the heat tube and the Tepidarium A hotter space that is part of the chimney effect transitions into a cold bathing programme that is…
Hammam A dense, enclosed space at the top of the tower with the hottest temperature and a high percentage of humidity.
Ground condition lights up at night inviting potential users. During the day the public auditorium, café and skatepark function.

Data Bath

Varya Yakovleva · 2021 · Second Year

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