Clients asked architects to create a space for traditional Indian massage and yoga therapy. They wanted the space to be rustic, natural, minimal and ‘of earth’. The massage house covers includes central space, steam room and traditional hot water bath.The building is essentially a vault placed on perforated walls to allow ample daylight and natural ventilation. The twelve feet high roof vault is made of terracotta blocks.Terracotta perforated tiles have also been embedded in the vault roof to bring direct light at massage table and other task areas. Framed steel mesh and glass covers the gable ends to provide natural light and ventilation.

CreditsProject location: Bangalore Dimensions: 60 m2Client: Bhat Family Year: 2007

Image creditsName: D+R DESIGNWebsite: http://picasaweb.google.com/drdesign/