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Neró - a Bathhouse in Hamnparken

von Geijer, Fredrik LU (2024) AAHM01 20231
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
Bathing in natural and artificial bodies of water has been an integral part of human history. Establishments dedicated to bathing has served as cultural cornerstones, important religious sanctuaries and social arena, providing relaxation, hygiene and strengthening communities when running water and indoor plumbing wasn’t accessible. Even if these places are in decline due to commercialization of bathing and the private bathtub’s introduction these still serve as important institutions around the world.
This thesis examines how a new bathhouse and park can be created and revitalize Hamnparken in Central Malmö and how one site can be shared by nude bathers and none-bathers. This thesis also explores how to achieve a social sanctuary with a... (More)
Bathing in natural and artificial bodies of water has been an integral part of human history. Establishments dedicated to bathing has served as cultural cornerstones, important religious sanctuaries and social arena, providing relaxation, hygiene and strengthening communities when running water and indoor plumbing wasn’t accessible. Even if these places are in decline due to commercialization of bathing and the private bathtub’s introduction these still serve as important institutions around the world.
This thesis examines how a new bathhouse and park can be created and revitalize Hamnparken in Central Malmö and how one site can be shared by nude bathers and none-bathers. This thesis also explores how to achieve a social sanctuary with a clear ritualistic and spatial sequence based on studies of four different types of bathing establishments and Michael Foucault’s ideas about the Heterotopia.
The thesis is based on site analysis, analysis of rituals, spatial and movement sequences, design process of model and sketch studies. The result is a design proposal aimed at revitalizing the site, creating a social sanctuary which encourages bathers to be more comfortable with their bodies. The design proposal uses thresholds, lighting conditions, movement, sightlines or the lack of to guide the visitor from a normative outside world to a freer and less constrictive space. The bathhouse, a supporting building and the elevated park combined form architecture as landscape, creating a catalyst for the site. (Less)
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author
von Geijer, Fredrik LU
supervisor
organization
course
AAHM01 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
language
English
id
9155638
date added to LUP
2024-06-13 13:22:40
date last changed
2024-06-13 13:22:40
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  abstract     = {{Bathing in natural and artificial bodies of water has been an integral part of human history. Establishments dedicated to bathing has served as cultural cornerstones, important religious sanctuaries and social arena, providing relaxation, hygiene and strengthening communities when running water and indoor plumbing wasn’t accessible. Even if these places are in decline due to commercialization of bathing and the private bathtub’s introduction these still serve as important institutions around the world.
This thesis examines how a new bathhouse and park can be created and revitalize Hamnparken in Central Malmö and how one site can be shared by nude bathers and none-bathers. This thesis also explores how to achieve a social sanctuary with a clear ritualistic and spatial sequence based on studies of four different types of bathing establishments and Michael Foucault’s ideas about the Heterotopia.
The thesis is based on site analysis, analysis of rituals, spatial and movement sequences, design process of model and sketch studies. The result is a design proposal aimed at revitalizing the site, creating a social sanctuary which encourages bathers to be more comfortable with their bodies. The design proposal uses thresholds, lighting conditions, movement, sightlines or the lack of to guide the visitor from a normative outside world to a freer and less constrictive space. The bathhouse, a supporting building and the elevated park combined form architecture as landscape, creating a catalyst for the site.}},
  author       = {{von Geijer, Fredrik}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Neró - a Bathhouse in Hamnparken}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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