A 1930s Soda Factory in Brooklyn Has Transformed Into a Modern Bathhouse

Communal bathing culture has made its way to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the form of a 1930s soda factory transformed into an underground bathhouse and spa. Influenced by public bathhouses and spas in Scandinavia, Russia, and Turkey, Bathhouse aims to provide a relaxing escape from the draining city life in NYC.At street level, the space boasts a cheery reception area and a restaurant designed by New York restaurateur Akiva Elstein. Once the lower level is entered, visitors are confronted with an ...