List of Figures

List of Figures Full references can be found in the references (page 72)

Fig 01. Through the movement in water, the senses are enhanced and an experience is created (Bazyte, 2017). 12

Fig 02. key aspects of water are captured and experienced through all the senses stimulating the overall feeling of emotional wellbeing. (Author’s Own, 2020). 14

Fig 03. Hursserlian Phenomenology Diagram (Hut, 2020). 17

Fig 04. Thermal Baths, Vals, Interior View (Martin, 2014). 20

Fig 05. Thermal Baths, Vals, Interior View (Martin, 2014). 20

Fig 06. Thermal Baths, Vals, Interior View (Martin, 2014). 21

Fig 07. Thermal Baths, Vals, Interior View (Martin, 2014). 21

Fig 08. Blue Lagoon, Iceland (Griffiths, 2018). 23

Fig 09. Blue Lagoon, Iceland (Griffiths, 2018). 23

Fig 10. Active experience, idea of cleansing and connecting with water, Thermal Vals (Circle Wellness, 2020). 25

Fig 11. Spaces used for different activities, idea of relaxing, Thermal Baths, Vals (Marris, 2017). 25

Fig 12. Idea of bathing and relaxing, away from the rush of everyday life, Thermal Baths, Vals (Philippou, 2010). 25

Fig 13. Ground Floor Plan- sixteen stages of bathing pleasure, BadenBaden (Ricardo, 2008). 27

Fig 14. Change in bodily temperature depending on the seasons (Lalonde, 2012). 28

Fig 15. Slits in the roof and ceiling to allow for natural light, Thermal Baths, Vals (Stojkovic, 2019). 30

Fig 16. Slits in the roof and ceiling to allow for natural light, Thermal Baths, Vals (Stojkovic, 2019). 30

Fig 17. Natural swimming experience, Lava swimming pool, Tenerife (Imagine Tenerife, 2019). 31

Fig 18. Map of Newcastle City Centre and key buildings (Author’s own, 2020). 39

Fig 19. Original Basement Plan of Newcastle City Pool (Newcastle City Council, 2017). 40

Fig 20. Newcastle Turkish Baths (BBC, 2013). 40

Fig 21. Newcastle Turkish Baths (BBC, 2013). 40

Fig 22. Existing Basement Plan of Newcastle City Pool (Newcastle City Council, 2017). 42

Fig 23. The experience of temperature change within the body (Authors own, 2020). 43

Fig 24. Collage of the journey through Newcastle City Baths (Authors own, 2020). 44 & 45

Fig 25. Changing area (Author’s Own, 2020). 46

Fig 26. Reception Foyer (Author’s Own, 2020). 46

Fig 27. Sauna (Author’s Own, 2020). 46 Fig 28. Pool and architectural features (Author’s Own, 2020). 46 Fig 29. Shower area (Author’s Own, 2020). 46 Fig 30. The integration of the senses when experiencing the Newcastle City Baths (Authors own, 2020). 47 Fig 31. Relationship with water, materials and skin, when the body connects with the walls of the tiled walls of the pool (Author’s Own, 2020). 52 Fig 32. Water is illuminated by the surrounding materials (Author’s Own, 2020). 53 Fig 33. Light reflecting off the water (Author’s Own, 2020). 54 Fig 34. Water droplets glistening through the light (Author’s Own, 2020). 57 Fig 35. Splashing of the water, creating a sense of connection and solidarity (Author’s Own, 2020). 58 Fig 36. Cool, fresh water that the body about to be immersed in (Author’s Own, 2020).60 Fig 37. The body and skin adapting to the temperature (Author’s Own, 2020). 61 Fig 38. Moving through the water creates a sensation of adventure (Author’s Own, 2020). 62 Fig 39. Sense of vision (Author’s Own, 2020). 64 Fig 40. Sense of touch (Author’s Own, 2020). 65 Fig 41. Pool environment and the integration of the senses (Author’s Own, 2020). 67