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<b>PROJECTS</b> <b><a href="https://www.architonic.com/en/project/kengo-kuma-associates-sauna-sazae/20736190"target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sauna Sazae by Kengo Kuma & Associates</a></b> <p>The organic wooden sauna 'SAZAE' is built at the center of the glamping facility 'SANA MANE' near the small inlet of Naoshima, Japan. It has countless folds like a shell, giving the surface an impressive shadow. Inside, the pleats are shaped gently to conform to the body and provide a comfortable sitting experience. Unlike a general sauna, despite the high ceiling, the temperature and humidity are kept at an optimum level by making full use of environmental simulations and designing forced ventilation airflow.</p>

<b>Valeria Montjoy, Senior Content Editor:</b>

'This wooden sauna captivated me with its seemingly simple, shell-inspired geometry that, upon closer inspection, reveals complex and fascinating details. Meticulously crafted, over 150 layers of CNC-processed plywood stack up like an i…

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