Reg.Nr. 93/UK/001

The Bath Spas, Bath

After years of alteration, decay and disuse a phased repair program was undertaken to a group of bathes, forming a part of the history of Bath, including the Cross Bath with Roman remains and the old Royal Bath, designed by John Wood the younger in the 18th C. Works involved ...
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Project details

Title:The Bath Spas, Bath
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Bath
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Sports, leisure and well-being building/structure
Former use:Spa complex
Actual use:Historic spa complex
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Thomas Baldwin, Architect; John Wood, Architect , Donald Insall + Associates, Architects (London - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the meticulous restoration of small buildings which are of crucial importance to Bath's urban scene"
GPS:51°22'49.2"N 2°21'41.6"W
Web, Links:

www.thermaebathspa.com/

Description:
After years of alteration, decay and disuse a phased repair program was undertaken to a group of bathes, forming a part of the history of Bath, including the Cross Bath with Roman remains and the old Royal Bath, designed by John Wood the younger in the 18th C. Works involved substantial stone cleaning and repair, re-instating of missing decorative stone features, dry rot eradication, damp proofing and re-instatement of original pitched roofs. Interior works will follow.