Something Different: Roman Baths

I have been a bit distracted and unable to blog lately. I cannot talk much about my new project in detail, but I can say that it's one: Luxurious. Two: I'm using the metric system. Three: It involves Roman Baths.  (Above) I added some photos that I took while in Pompeii, Italy. I am hoping to draw some inspiration from the these historic Roman Baths.  I also watched this NOVA special on Roman Baths to prep me for the design challenges.  http://www.hulu.com/watch/23353/nova-secrets-of-lost-empires-ii-roman-bat

The above photos represent a hamam (or hamman) bath which is a middle eastern interpretation of a steam bath. Although in the modern world, we imagine a typical steam room or warm bath as a relaxing place to collect our thoughts (alone, most times), Many Roman and Middle Eastern cultures would use these baths as a social place, where many people would gather to eat, drink, and gossip (hmmm....kinda like a modern day bar).