The hot and cold is an experience that is associated with the heightened sense of relief that comes from discomfort. The fire kicking...

A group of architects, ceramists and art collectors pictured a moment in time. Designed by their minds and hands. What they hope to create is a shared space where they can come together and relax. A place for a chat. A place for a dip. A place for wellness and contemplation. We mused upon the Capybara, at times shy, yet ultimately a social and harmonious creature. Water-loving and placid, we imbue their spirit in our bathing and wellness sanctuary. We envisioned this for you

Bathing is a fundamental element of everyday life. As part of contemporary culture, we have largely normalised this practice into the...

"Bathing routines are cultural rituals, architectural forms, and natural environments combined to make arts of living out of everyday necessity." ​ The bathing tradition involves a history characterised by a communal experience. In Sydney where Capybara Bathing started, at least, communal bathhouses are few and far between. Yet as Sydney-siders, we pride ourselves on our beautiful public beaches, which in fact, along with natural landscapes of rivers and lakes, are the sites

We could explain at length the health and wellbeing benefits of bathing activities. Instead, we'll share this story. ​ Zoology professor Tohru Kimura and his student Kengo Inaka from Yamaguchi University observed nine capybaras aged two to 12 during their bathing routines. The researchers documented the creatures' behaviour over three weeks as they bathed for 30 minutes each day in 35°C water. Kimura chose capybaras due to their unique enjoyment of baths, a rare trait among a