Although they are an integral and necessary space in residential architecture, the wide variety of design opportunities for bathrooms has often remained overlooked in favor of practicality. Historically programmed for privacy, the contemporary bathroom has been reimagined for a greater sense of openness and comfort - finding a delicate balance between privacy and exposure is facilitated by design objects such as the tub.
As the lifestyles of many evolved to an increasingly fast pace, and living spaces grew smaller and more practical, the shower -utilitarian and spatially savvy - became the more popular choice in the design of bathrooms. With less demand, the tub began to fall into obsolescence and remained an additional luxury for those with extra money and space.
In today's climate, with an increased desire for modularity and a heightened interest in cultivating wellness, the tub has made a return to contemporary bathroom interiors. Offering more privacy and comfort than shower stalls, the tub is just one element in an assemblage that provides an open and meditative quality to the bathroom.
