Recommendations

The research explored the experience of water, through phenomenological methods, and recognise how the natural liquid could engage with body and senses, in all aspects, to stimulate a sensation of relaxation and wellbeing.

It can be concluded that engagement and interaction that the body has with water causes the senses to fuse together to release an out of this world sensation of rejuvenation and relaxation that refocuses the brain and mind.

My recommendation, having critiqued the Newcastle Baths and from my personal experience of being immersed in water, is that city planners should ensure that pool environments are readily available to all communities given the lasting benefits to health and wellbeing. The creation of experiences with water enhances each of the senses which ultimately has a lasting benefit on the body and mind, increasing the positivity, health and wellbeing within a community collectively.

In addition, consideration should be given to incorporating architectural design that enhances the sounds, aesthetics and physical touch of water, to create sensory experiences that will stimulate emotional wellbeing.

When immersing in water, the senses and the architectural design are the fundamental factors that create the moment and the experience becomes memorable.

Simply, fully, purely experiencing.