We present bathhouses with panoramic windows, the designs of which, as well as photographs of turnkey construction, were made at the Gorodles Group of Companies.
A bathhouse with panoramic glazing in the living room area, terrace, or pool is a current trend in the design of modern manor bathhouse complexes. Our author's collection of designs for modern log baths includes a variety of examples of log baths for every taste.
GC "Gorodles" specializes in individual design, production and construction of exclusive estate complexes, log houses and hand-cut bathhouses made of cedar and pine.
Traditional (Russian)
There is nothing strange in the fact that most of the bathhouses in the Russian Federation are classic buildings with a dressing room, washing room and steam room. They cope with their functions excellently, and are built primarily from wood, the most common material.
Contrasting color scheme. The building is spacious enough to accommodate a recreation room and a vestibule that saves heat in the winter. Source arwd.ru
A cozy country bathhouse with a veranda, built of timber. The practical veranda accommodates a small table, where it is so pleasant to have tea. Source 2gis.ru
Option with a covered summer veranda on a solid stone base. The building does not look heavy thanks to the carved railings. Source prakard.com
The construction of a log building requires a lot of skill, but the result is impressive. The building in ethno-style will delight connoisseurs of bright images. Source aviarydecor.com
The wooden bathhouse is known for its presentable appearance; it will always be a decoration of the site. Source nl.decorexpro.com An exclusive option among beautiful log baths. Dry Kelo pine from the northern regions of Karelia was used for construction. Source slobodskoyles.ru
Metropol 5*
The building was built in 1899-1905 and is now included in the list of architectural monuments of the Russian capital. There is a sense of historical heritage everywhere here. Nearby are GUM, TSUM, the Kremlin, Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya Square.
Breakfasts are held in the ancient Metropol hall, notable for its stained glass dome and marble fountain. The buffets include pancakes with various fillings, porridge with milk and water, egg dishes, cold cuts of meat, cheese and vegetables, and fresh pastries. You can also order dietary, vegetarian and children's dishes. The rest of the time there is a chef's menu.
Another “delicious” establishment is the cult bar “Chaliapin”, where, in addition to non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails, you can try Russian liqueurs according to ancient recipes and even polugar. On the territory of the fitness center there is a gym, classes for yoga, Pilates and stretching. The SPA center has a sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, massage rooms and relaxation rooms. Specialists offer face and body care programs.
There is no entertainment, but this is not a problem, since there are dozens of hospitable establishments nearby. The website regularly features lucrative special offers that everyone can take advantage of.
Metropol
All rooms and suites are equipped with the Smart House system
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Saunas
Our northern neighbors invented their own way of enjoying water treatments, which has also caught on with us. The advantage of the sauna is its simplified (compared to the Russian bath) design.
House with a sauna in a modern style. Minimalism has become a common format, and such buildings are becoming more common. Source medium.com One of the main advantages of a sauna is that it can be very small. Project on a columnar foundation with a transparent door. Source pinterest.com The barrel sauna is a popular trend due to its compactness and portability. Here you won’t have to waste time warming up the corners. Source pinterest.com
An elegant building in a good location. The mini-terrace can comfortably accommodate two. Source houzz.se Unusual avant-garde shape and panoramic window. The view must be wonderful. Source pinterest.com A sauna and a carefully prepared woodpile fit on the small terrace. Ideal option for a small area. Source pinterest.com
See also: Catalog of bathhouse projects presented at the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition.
A unique technique for making stained glass
Since this room has a high level of humidity, moisture-resistant glass should be used. Therefore, it is best to choose a stained glass window for a bathhouse, which is made using the fusing technique. It assumes the absence of metal connections between individual glasses. During manufacturing, glass is fused into other glass, as a result of which the structure becomes integral.
This option will be durable even if it is placed in a damp room. There are no limits to the imagination of the masters. On the walls, ceilings, and windows of the bathhouse there can be multi-layered, relief stained glass windows made in different textures and shades. Using this composition, you can refresh your bathhouse.
Modern designs
No matter what the walls of such structures are built from, they strive to give them a natural look. One way or another, in most projects there are echoes of the chalet style.
A small log bathhouse with a patterned door and characteristic protruding overhangs. Source pinterest.com A solid building with a spacious veranda for a large company. After enjoying the bath procedures, you can move to the terrace. Source karkas-stroy.ru
Small but fully functional sauna. Due to the elongated layout, the rooms are arranged in a suite. Source it.aviarydecor.com
The structure looks stylish thanks to the beams under the protruding canopy, brick trim and light facade. Source pinterest.ch
Beautiful baths from the outside are always equipped with an interesting detail. Here it is a wide canopy over the terrace and a glazed veranda, where it is pleasant to relax on a cool day. Source decohoms.com An ascetic Finnish sauna with a transparent door made of tempered glass. Glass can be not only transparent, but also matte, or with a pattern. Source stopdacha.ru
Triumph Palace 4*
Occupies the last three floors of the Europe skyscraper and the windows of the rooms offer beautiful views of Moscow
It is worth paying attention to those guests who prefer to live in a lively city, but away from the main tourist spots. This is also a good option for those who do not plan to visit the gym, sports classes, SPA centers, and for this reason do not want to overpay
The kitchen is staffed by a talented chef who has created a unique menu. Breakfast is included in the price and takes place in the room. 24-hour delivery is also available. There are no establishments or entertainment on site, but there are dozens of great places nearby that are worth visiting.
Triumph Palace
Located on the upper floors of the Triumph Palace skyscraper
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With attic
The attic in the bathhouse is a place for a bohemian lifestyle. It’s so nice to relax here, chat, and lazily watch a movie. Rational owners will certainly arrange a full-fledged living room in the attic.
An attic with a balcony improves the appearance of the building and diversifies recreation (mainly in summer). Source remoo.ru An attractive bathhouse with an attic under a gable roof. This form of roof inevitably reduces the size of the room. Source indigo.spb.ru Project in a modern style. They try to make the windows in the attic as large as possible; it is beautiful and convenient. Source remontik.org
A bathhouse made of timber with an attic room under an asymmetrical roof. Such a structure requires a solid foundation. Source m.2gis.ru
Guests have a place to stay overnight. Source uk.aviarydecor.com
Beautiful bathhouses inside are usually finished with wood. Natural material perfectly matches the relaxing atmosphere. Source hapo-oe.spb.ru
Examples of panoramic windows in famous hotels
The most expensive and prestigious hotels in the world, which are famous for their elegant, luxurious and stylish interiors, show examples of the magnificent use of floor-to-ceiling windows and partial glazing. Let's look at how the world's best designers and architects used panoramic glazing in the rooms of expensive famous hotels and penthouses.
London, Mayfair. The Connaught Hotel
A luxury hotel in the most prestigious area of the capital of England, where all rooms are unique and have a thoughtful designer design. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows create a panoramic view, although they are separated by parts of the wall. This technique creates a feeling of verticality in space and an elegant play of light.
Dubai, UAE. Burj Al Arab Hotel
The fame of the most luxurious and simply languid hotel in the world, where all gilded parts are covered with 24-karat gold, is confirmed by the luxurious bathroom. Panoramic windows the full height of the wall are covered with rich draperies of curtains and Roman blinds. But, while soaking in a bathtub made of precious marble, it is much more pleasant to survey the surroundings, leaving the glazing open.
Hong Kong. Ritz Carlton Hotel Hong Kong
Panoramic windows are simply a necessary attribute of the building, which is currently the fifth tallest in the world. The rooms offer not only views of the metropolis, but also the famous Victoria Harbour.
Bali Island, Nusa Dua, Indonesia. Hotel The Laguna Resort & SPA 5*
In the rooms, all interior details are made of valuable wood, including huge panoramic windows and sliding doors to the terrace. With such a climate and the beauty of an island paradise, access to nature is a must.
Moscow, Russia. Ritz Carlton Hotel Moscow
It was impossible not to admire the amazing historical views of the capital in the city center. Luxury rooms offer panoramic views of Moscow's best sights. A huge wall-to-wall window is like a painting in an expensive frame made of elegant and strict double curtains.
Kazakhstan, Astana. Ritz Carlton Astana Hotel
The club rooms of the best hotel in the city all have panoramic glazing, which is decorated in different styles. Depending on the interior of the rooms, the windows are hung with a light haze of tulle, Roman shades or blinds. All rooms are the author's design of style and furniture.
China, Beijing. Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The hotel's presidential suite has only one bedroom, but it has become a complete art object: incredible panoramic windows offering views of the entire metropolis, designer furniture, bouquets from the best florists.
France, Cannes. The Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez
This is one of the most famous penthouses in the world! The hotel is a haven for the stars of the annual Cannes Film Festival, where a variety of celebrities rested and held parties on the 7th floor. A stylish floor-to-ceiling panoramic window overlooking the famous embankment is included along with the glory of the most popular room. The design of rooms in the minimalist style reveals to guests a thoughtful, muted sophistication of rigor.
Australia, Sydney. Meriton Suites World Tower Hotel
A hotel in the tallest tower of Sydney, a large metropolis, a city on the ocean. The panoramic windows of the rooms offer views of the city itself, a strip of beaches, and there is access to a terrace equipped for playing golf. Interiors in a minimalist style allow you to enjoy the main advantage of the hotel - proximity to the sky.
France, Paris, Champs Elysees. Hotel Plaza Athenee
This is the most expensive hotel in Paris. What can you say about hotel rooms in the heart of France, the country where most of the world's best designers create beauty and fashion? This is elegant luxury, where there is not a single unnecessary detail or disharmony. Each guest suite has panoramic windows, but not a full wall, but floor to ceiling windows with wall openings. The building is located in the historical center, so the style of the facade should not be disturbed. But even such huge bright windows are enough to admire the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysees.
Stoves and chimney
Installation of a chimney is the most critical stage in the construction of a bathhouse; so many fires happen because it is not done correctly!
Here are the features of the chimney that Taras made:
Chimney assembly sequence:
Next is a gate, transition to a sandwich, two sandwich elbows, a deflector.
This is a serious matter, so everything must be clear.
For reliability, Taras installed a special sensor on the pipe that measures the temperature at the point where it passes through the ceiling. A certain temperature is set on the sensor - if it is exceeded, the device will beep loudly.
The temperature, I tell you, is not low there, 150 degrees, or even higher, so the tree must be protected, and everything needs to be inspected periodically.
And after installing the stove, the first thing he did was make a chimney heater in order to remove a little heat from the chimney at the start.
The stove performed excellently, not a single minus was identified.
Steam room
The steam room is decorated with linden: the floor frame is made of planed linden bars, the boards are also linden. Taras heard that this tree “smells cool” after heating a bathhouse, but did not expect it to be so much - the incredible linden aroma enhances the pleasure of bathing procedures a hundredfold.
But: quite often, unfortunately, unscrupulous sellers substitute aspen instead of linden. Externally, these two types of wood are very similar, so it is better to play it safe and buy from trusted suppliers.
There is also a mini-boiler room in the bathhouse. The entire warm floor lives on a cheap nightly tariff and maintains a positive temperature in the bathhouse, and by Saturday it heats the room properly. The programmer controls the connection and disconnection of the floor.
Restroom
The rest room is the decoration of this bathhouse, and it is clear that it cost Taras a lot. It is finished with imitation timber 145x20 (both walls and ceiling), treated with two layers of wax in a beautiful shade.
Where the firebox is a dry planed laminated board 195x29, it is covered with the same wax, only to resemble aged wood. I desperately didn’t want tiles on the floor, so “we decided to lay laminate and not worry about it.”
The height of the room at the lowest point is two meters at the lowest point and 2.65-2.7 under the ridge. The large glazing area turned out to be a good decision; the owner of the bathhouse did not regret it.
Engineering systems
There are several “tricks” here: to prevent the water supply leading to the bathhouse from freezing in winter, Taras installed an anti-freezing tap on the façade: when you turn it on, the supply in the house is completely shut off, and all the water flows out of the tap, without any residue – thus preventing the freezing nothing.
The steam room has burst ventilation, as in all normal steam rooms, and a diffuser is installed in the shower ceiling, which is connected by a corrugated air duct to a ventilation fan on the roof. The diffuser can be opened and closed completely or partially, and thereby control the volume of extract air.
I believe that ventilation in the shower is necessary, and the option with access to the roof is optimal.
The drainage system completely eliminates all the problems that could arise due to the lack of overhangs. And since the lining is fixed with the tenon facing up, there is simply nowhere for moisture to accumulate.
The Ritz-Carlton 5*
A world-famous brand with an excellent reputation. Equally suitable for relaxation, large events and work meetings. The wedding planning team is always happy to help guests, as are the business center staff.
You can have a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner in local restaurants. O2 Lounge offers signature dishes inspired by European cuisine
Pay attention to the delicacies: red and black caviar, seafood, selected wines. But it is notable not only for its food, but also for its rooftop terrace with stunning panoramic views.
Alternative options are the Italian restaurant Sartoria Lamberti and the pan-Asian restaurant Novikov. The latter, by the way, offers tasting of fifty types of Japanese sake. There is everything you need to maintain a cheerful mood.
The fitness studio is equipped with the latest technology, the SPA center has several health and care programs to choose from, premium cosmetics and beauty rituals, as well as a hot tub, jacuzzi, sauna, swimming pool and aromatherapy shower. The main highlight is the art area, where contemporary Russian artists are exhibited.
The Ritz-Carlton
The rooftop restaurant O2 Lounge is open
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Empire City 4*
Located in a business area. Metro stations – Vystavochnaya and Mezhdunarodnaya. Nearby are the Afimall City shopping and entertainment complex, P. Fomenko’s workshop, and the Panorama 360 observation deck. Meals are not provided, but there are dozens of cool establishments nearby.
A three-minute walk is the steakhouse "Steak It Easy", the restaurant "Russian", the Japanese bar "Ramen Izakaya". And if you don’t want to leave the walls of your temporary home, you can order delivery from any cafe. The rooms are divided into four categories - standard, business, junior suite, suite. There are options with equipped kitchens for those who prefer to cook on their own even when traveling. The windows overlook new glass skyscrapers and the Moskva River embankment.
The owners position the place as romantic and reinforce this fact with special offers for couples. The staff will be happy to prepare the room for a date, shower the furniture with fresh rose petals, cool the champagne or wine, and order flowers. You can also agree in advance about photo or video shooting.
Empire City
Located in a business
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Installation instructions for panoramic windows
Installation of a panoramic window in a new building
The possibility of installing panoramic windows should be provided for at the design stage. Architects are thinking about other ways to construct ceilings. This remark does not apply to the glazing of verandas; panoramic windows can be installed here at any time.
Step 1. Select an option for panoramic windows, measure their width and height. Classic panoramic designs should open the entire space from the top to the bottom of the wall.
Measuring the opening for a panoramic window
An example of a measurement error
Step 2: Assemble window profiles. Follow the manufacturer's instructions during assembly. Do not simplify some steps - the load on the frame is large, you need to take all measures to ensure its strength. If you have no experience in assembling profiles, then it is better to turn to professionals for help. Moreover, double-glazed windows cannot be installed without special vacuum suction cups, and only specialized companies have them. And another problem is the large weight of double-glazed windows. If it is two- or three-chamber and made of impact-resistant glass with a thickness of within 6 millimeters, then it is impossible to manually install it in place; lifting mechanisms are needed.
Now you can start assembling
Step 3. Along the perimeter of the window opening, clean the surfaces from dust and construction debris, and level them if necessary. It is highly desirable that the lower profile of the panoramic window lie on the floor slab with its entire surface. It is prohibited to install windows on the floor. The exception is the flooring made of ceramic tiles and laid on a durable cement screed. If there are coolants underneath, then they cannot be located under the frame of the panoramic window.
Preparing the window opening
Step 4. Measure the places where the frame is fixed in the opening, and use these marks to drill holes in the profile. It’s better to drill the profile and the opening separately - it’s much easier to work this way.
Attach the window and mark the location for the mounting holes
Step 5. Insert the frame into the opening, level it and secure it firmly with wedges
Please ensure that the structure does not wobble. It must be stable throughout installation
Step 6. Using a drill and hammer drill, drill holes in the wall for the anchor bolts. If the panoramic window is relatively small and light, then you can use durable dowels; in all other cases, fixation is done only with anchors. The distance between the holes is selected taking into account the material of the walls and the size of the panoramic window. In most cases it is within 40 centimeters.
Step 7. Fix the frames, check the stability of their position. If in doubt, increase the number of anchors.
Anchor plates
Installation of panoramic windows
Prices for popular hammer drill models
Hammers
Step 8. Replace the glass or double-glazed windows. Do not forget to use plastic linings that compensate for the linear thermal expansion of the glass.
To install the bead into the frame, it is better to use a rubber mallet
Step 9. Blow foam into the gaps between the frame and the opening, and thoroughly moisten the surfaces before foaming. In this case, water performs two functions: it increases the coefficient of adhesion of the foam to surfaces and accelerates the time of its (foam) hardening. Unscrupulous craftsmen rarely wet surfaces; for them, the main thing is not the quality of work, but time. If you use the services of a company, be sure to control the quality of installation and force workers to carry out all stages of installing panoramic windows.
The cracks are filled with foam
Step 10. After the foam has hardened, use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the material protruding beyond the plane of the wall. The foam can then be covered with wallpaper, plastered or leveled with putty. The specific method is selected taking into account the existing decoration of the walls of the room.
Removing excess polyurethane foam
Wooden windows
Most people, when taking care of their health, prefer to surround themselves with natural materials. And in this case, wood comes first. Its value for creating a favorable microclimate in a building is simply undeniable.
Advantages of wooden windows:
- They are able to “breathe”, that is, they can both absorb and release air vapor, adapting to the microclimate of the room.
- They accumulate heat and retain it for a long time.
- They look noble and respectable.
- Easily repaired and restored.
True, the material is afraid of both excessive humidity and extreme dry air. It can be damaged by insects or mold. But all this applies to unprocessed structures. And modern wooden windows are far from what they were just 10 years ago.
Today's glazed frames can easily resist any precipitation and even abnormal heat or northern frosts. Modern assembly and material processing technologies make structures completely sealed. And their service life has also increased significantly thanks to special impregnations.
Modern wooden window Source yandex.net
It is believed that any wood is suitable for a window frame. This is partly true, but a footnote should be added below the statement. It is important for what room the structure is being made. So, coniferous types of wood are completely unsuitable for a bathhouse. When heated, they begin to ooze resin. Larch also suffers from this.
Many people praise oak or beech because of the beauty of their texture and excellent strength. But there are also disadvantages to these varieties. These materials do not tolerate changes in humidity very well and crack. Therefore, experts recommend choosing linden, ash or aspen. But alder remains the best option for a bathhouse.
Briefly about the main thing
Although traditionally all steam rooms in Russian baths do not have windows, their installation is justified by many indicators. And the main compelling argument is the possibility of burst ventilation. This method brings the premises to the necessary sanitary standards much faster.
For a steam room, it is important to choose the optimal window size and location. A window that is too small will not serve as an emergency exit. A large window will affect heat loss. And this is unacceptable for a bathhouse.
For the steam room, it is absolutely necessary to avoid plastic, since it is harmful to health when heated. Therefore, it is better to opt for wooden frames made of alder. This type of wood is ideally suited for a bath structure.
Operating procedure
The first stage was standard, except that we had to cut down an oak tree, which was a shame.
They removed the fertile layer of soil with a bucket, laid geotextiles, and sand on it, which they spilled and compacted in layers.
We install a canal, a storm drain, water and electricity input, and a top layer of crushed stone 20-40 with a tamper.
We installed formwork under the tape and reinforcement cages - the installation for tying the frames was made from what was at hand - everything was well reinforced with studs, all dimensions were checked and the foundation was poured.
Next is backfilling, tamping, polystyrene foam, heated flooring and screed.
When assembling the frame, the most difficult thing was to connect the bathhouse and the terrace, taking into account all the windbreaks, lathing and sheet materials of different thicknesses, and then cover it all with a façade board in one plane.
The same problem had to be solved with the roof, “but everything ended well.”
Here's how to strengthen the rafter system above the terrace.
A wind barrier was installed on the frame, then plywood was installed on the terrace, and OSB was installed on the roof. The facade is finished with dry planed pine boards, 145x20, which were primed and painted with super-resistant paint.
The thickness of the insulation does not reach Scandinavian standards, but is more than sufficient for a bathhouse: walls 150 mm, roof 150 mm + 50 mm cross.
We carefully glue all joints of the vapor barrier, this is an important matter!
After the insulation in the wall pie, there are two layers of gypsum board with careful coating with waterproofing mastic and gluing all corners with waterproofing tape, and then porcelain stoneware.
