wa_sauna
Architect: GO’C
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Sauna
Year: 2023
Photographs: Kevin Scott
The following description is courtesy of the architects. wa_sauna, a motor-powered, floating sauna, explores ideas of community, journey, and retreat. Following in the tradition of saunas as a place for gathering, wa_sauna provides a place for friends and the community to share a unique experience on the water. Boaters and kayakers can venture out and tie off to the surrounding deck.
The 240-square-foot sauna is powered by an electric trolling motor, allowing it to quietly explore Seattle’s lakes. The sauna can accommodate up to six people and is heated by a wood burning stove. The surrounding water serves as a natural cold plunge post sauna.
Project Credits
- Architect: GO’C
- Team: Jon Gentry AIA, Aimée O’Carroll ARB
- Engineer: Swenson Say Faget
- Photographer: Kevin Scott
