Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements I would like to thank everyone who has helped me throughout this research project, especially my tutor Prue Chiles who has continuously guided and inspired me throughout my project.

I sincerely thank the staff at the NCL Baths for providing me with necessary information, as well as the participants for their valuable responses.

Finally, an enormous thank you to my family and friends for being there to listen, support and motivate me throughout the whole period of my dissertation.

Contents Page

Acknowledgements List of Figures Abstract 04 06 09

Introduction Aims and Objectives Phenomenology 11 15 17

The Senses and Wellbeing Understanding Materials Change in Temperature A Relationship with Light Natural Elements

A Theoretical Framework Phenomenological Methods 19 20 26 29 31

33 35

A Sensory Exploration of Newcastle City Baths 37 Location 38 Original Basement Plan 40 Existing Basement Plan 42 Personal Experience 44 Participant Responses 49 Experiencing Water Exploring Materials Relationship with Light The Sound of a Space Temperature Change Movement 51 52 54 58 60 62

Concluding Thoughts 63 Relationship with the Senses 64 Integrations of the Senses within a Pool Environments 66 To Conclude 68 Recommendations 69

References and Appendix References Appendix I Appendix II 71 72 76 78