EPHEMERAL Alex Shen 2020
Hectic work schedules? Lockdowns getting under your skin? Need a break or just want to experience something unique? How about a life changing bath for a pick-me-up? Welcome to Ephemeral. Prepare to be transported from Carlton and taken on a journey through time. Join us throughout the day and into the night for an ever-changing light show that you’ll not forget. Curate your own experience, relax, and catch up with friends in the myriad of baths on offer, before trying our suite of physical therapies. No need to hesitate. Leave your stress and fatigue behind and visit Ephemeral for a truly unforgettable sensory journey. 129 Elgin St, Carlton
Lobby Ground Floor Descend ramp into bath house. Faint light filters through the water curtain.
Courtyard Ramp Ground Floor Descend through this passage to begin your bathing experience. Hidden up-lights illuminate the path, leading to a rain shower screen.
Chroma 1st Floor Wade pool with stones to massage your feet. Under-lit Acrylic panels combined with stained glass bring a gentle wash of colour to the space.
Sundial 1st Floor Monumental silence. A meditative space celebrating the magic of natural light. Dichroic glass in conjunction with subtle uplights create an ever-changing atmosphere.
Binary 1st Floor Dark, compact bathing space with a large, central skylight. A space emphasising contrast.
Sun Room 1st Floor A row of columns illuminate the ceiling with up-lights. Concealed ceiling light gives the impression of a weightless ceiling. A bold diagonal element references the layout of the structure below.