Glasgow - United Kingdom
The Aquaform collections used in this project
In the heart of Glasgow, Atera Bathhouse & Spa reinterprets the Mediterranean tradition of bathing through a contemporary concept that blends thermal experiences, treatments, fitness, and social connection. Developed by Pandox and designed and managed by BBSpa Group, the project spans approximately 2,350 sqm within the building housing the Radisson Blu, featuring a dedicated street entrance. The venue is designed to introduce the culture of bathing and thermal rituals into the urban landscape, creating a welcoming sanctuary for both hotel guests and the local community.
The hydrothermal journey flows through a sequence of spaces dedicated to heat, water, and recovery. A 12 x 8-meter vitality pool, maintained at approximately 37°C, is accompanied by a ceremonial sauna accommodating up to 30 guests, a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a hammam, and a rasul. The various experiences are designed to encourage thermal contrast and fluid transitions between immersion, treatments, and rest, creating a path that honors traditional Mediterranean bathhouse rituals while adapting them to a modern setting.
Within the thermal area, Aquaform enhances the project with two Experience Showers from its Sensus collection. Integrated directly into Atera’s hydrothermal journey, the showers form an essential part of the thermal contrast rituals, offering guests a refreshing alternative to the plunge pool after heat sessions. Their placement gently guides the transition between sauna, immersion, and recovery, expanding the sensory variety of water-based experiences.
Selecting the Sensus technology aligns perfectly with the bathhouse’s vision of a cohesive, holistic journey. Following Aufguss sessions in the ceremonial sauna, guests can use the Experience Showers to complete their cooling ritual, while in the hammam and rasul areas, water accompanies every stage of the treatments. In this setting, Aquaform’s solutions contribute to a nuanced hydrothermal experience where technology, ritual, and the element of water seamlessly weave into the architecture of wellbeing.
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