White Arkitekter’s New Take on Traditional Swedish Cold Bathhouses


Jönköping Bathhouse. Image Courtesy of White Arkitekter

Jönköping Bathhouse. Image Courtesy of White Arkitekter

Scandinavian practice White Arkitekter has won the architectural competition for Jönköping Bathhouse in southern Sweden. Designed to be an all-season bathhouse on the shores of Lake Vättern, the project takes advantage of different conditions in the cardinal directions to create an all-year bathing experience. Built entirely from wood, the bathhouse is designed to create a contemplative setting, immersing the bather in tranquil, natural surroundings.

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