studio nocturne

char box

The Char Box is a residential sauna tucked between an existing home and a glade of towering trees. The building utilizes an existing concrete wall and outdoor shower to create a seamless experience that feels worlds away from its suburban context.

The design takes cues from our experiences in swaths of burnt forests in the mountains of northeastern Oregon. The upper portion of the siding peels away like charred bark, revealing the warm tones of the protected wood below and providing access to the interior.

Location
Program
Area
Year
Contractor
Photography

Bothell, WA
Sauna
64 s.f.
2024
Praxis Builders
Kyle Johnson

15805 70th Ave Ne,
Kenmore, WA 98028

+1.206.390.6203
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