floor plan of spa

The roman bathing idea of transitioning from a hot bath(caldarium) to a warm bath(tepidarium) and then finally a cold bath(frigidarium) is what inspired the ideas for my bathing place. for me, the act of transitioning from different pools is a reflection of feelings i wanted the bathers to experience. when the bathers enter the first bath they overcome by a sense of confinement because the room as well as the bath is small and designed to fit one person. this bath is sybolic of how the wheelchair bound bathers feel.
the second bath is longer, yet still gives the feeling of confiement. the width of the second bathing area forces the bather to proceed forward into the next bathing area. when the bather reaches the end of the pool he/she can either proceed to the last pool or turn into the dresing/restrooms on either sides.
the final bathing area is a large room with glass floor to ceiling windows, as well as a toughend glass ceiling, which evokes a sense of freedom. the ramp within the bathing area allows the bather to circulate the pool.
the over all materials within the space are kept to a minimum so that the bather focuses less on the surroundings and focus more on themselves.