While communal bathrooms were commonplace in eras passed, the new 'Bathyard' Home looks to bring them back in an innovative way. Located in Madrid, Spain the 'Bathyard' Home is designed with an updated floor layout that encourages residents to lounge in the bathroom together.
Traditional apartment-style homes might have communal living rooms or dining rooms with the bathroom being left as a private area for each unit's resident(s). However, Husos Architects turned this notion on its head with the 'Bathyard' Home that features a spacious communal bathroom with greenery to boot.
The 'Bathyard' Home has been retrofitted with additional insulation and has been reoriented to face south, which allows the space to maintain a warm ambient temperature in the winter.
Communal Bathroom Housing
The 'Bathyard' Home Features a Bathroom Designed for Socializing
Trend Themes
1. Communal Bathroom Housing - Opportunity for designing communal bathroom spaces in housing to promote social interaction and community bonding.
2. Retrofitting Homes with Greenery - Opportunity to incorporate plants and greenery in communal spaces for enhanced well-being and connection with nature.
3. Upscaling Communal Living - Opportunity to develop innovative living concepts that prioritize shared spaces and foster a sense of togetherness.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunity for architects to explore new ways of designing communal spaces within homes.
2. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to create unique and inviting communal bathroom spaces that promote socializing.
3. Real Estate Development - Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in communal living concepts and create communities centered around shared spaces.