BATHING ROOM *

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Buildings: Important area or rooms in the house

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Problem "The motions we call bathing are mere ablutions which formerly preceded the bath. The place where they are performed, though adequate for the routine, does not deserve to be called a bathroom." Bernard Rudofsky
Solution Concentrate the bathing room, toilet, shower, and basins in a single tiled area. Locate this bathing room beside the couple's realm - with private access - in a position half-way between the private secluded parts of the house and the common areas; if possible, give it access to the outdoors; perhaps a tiny balcony or walled garden. Put in a large bath - large enough for at least two people to get completely immersed in water; an efficiency shower and basins for the actual business of cleaning; and two or three racks for huge towels - one by the door, one by the shower, one by the sink.
Select High Order Pattern and to it. 127 INTIMACY GRADIENT ** 129 COMMON AREAS AT THE HEART ** 136 COUPLE'S REALM * 137 CH'LDREN'S REALM * 138 SLEEPING TO THE EAST * 143 BED CLUSTER *	Select Low Order Pattern and to it.   71 STILL WATER * 159 LIGHT ON TWO SIDES OF EVERY ROOM ** 173 GARDEN WALL * 178 COMPOST * 191 THE SHAPE OF INDOOR SPACE ** 238 FILTERED LIGHT *