Field Notes

Observations on heat, design, and flow.

Field Notes

Field Note: ARC, Canary Wharf

Arrival Arrival is functional rather than inviting. You move through Canary Wharf, then a busy shopping centre, often slightly rushed and possibly fitting the visit into a lunch break. In that context, the transition into the space could have been warmer and more clearly defined. The reception and welcome feel

Exterior of Savu sauna cabin at Buckland Park Lake in Surrey with string lights and plunge area nearby.

Field Notes

Field Note: Savu Sauna, Buckland Park Lake

Savu Sauna, Buckland Park Lake (Surrey) A beautiful setup whose winter constraint is heat retention (on our visit). Savu is one of the most intentional-looking sauna setups we’ve visited in the UK: cedar, lighting, and a lake-facing window that turns a session into a proper outing. The cold area