Overview
Studio Three Sixty, a design practice, developed a temporary sauna structure for use as a theatrical venue during the Edinburgh Fringe festival. This installation functions as a sauna and has a seating capacity of up to 82 individuals for performances.
Research Context
The project is situated within the performing arts context of Edinburgh's Fringe festival. The design firm responsible, Studio Three Sixty, is involved in this creation, with its director, Lucy Osborne, also holding a role as co-creative director of Sauna Sessions Arts Club.
Approach
The design approach involved creating a functioning sauna that could simultaneously serve as a theatre. The structure was conceived as a temporary installation. Lucy Osborne, director of Studio Three Sixty, was responsible for the design.
Findings
- Studio Three Sixty created a temporary sauna structure.
- This sauna is being utilized as a theatre.
- The venue is located during Edinburgh's Fringe festival.
- The design was executed by Studio Three Sixty director Lucy Osborne.
- Lucy Osborne is also co-creative director of Sauna Sessions Arts Club.
- The structure is a functioning sauna.
- The theatre can accommodate up to 82 seated people for performances.
Why This Matters
This initiative represents a novel integration of a functioning sauna environment with a performing arts venue, offering a distinct spatial experience for audiences at a major arts festival. The temporary nature of the installation demonstrates adaptable design solutions for cultural events.