PROJECT 07女の湯 – SENTO REVITALIZATION

TOKYO - KITA SENJU


UNDER CONSTRUCTION




This project focuses on the revitalization of an old sento, Ume-no-yu (梅の湯), located in Kita-Senju, Tokyo. The original floor plan enforced a strict separation between men and women. The aim of this design is to create a safe and welcoming space exclusively for women, offering a sanctuary within Japan’s patriarchal society. The design was developed during a workshop in Tokyo in collaboration with students from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Science, and the National University of Singapore (NUS). By reimagining the bathhouse solely for female use, the project seeks to combine tradition with empowerment, fostering relaxation, community, and privacy for women in the heart of the city