In an effort to bring the ancient baths of Greece and Rome back to life, Manhattan's AIRE Ancient Baths reinvents the old days of bath houses with an elegant modern day twist. Located on Franklin Street in New York, New York this is the essential New York retreat to release and refuel. AIRE was designed by the Barcelona architectural group Alonso Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociado.
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Stepping into AIRE is like stepping into history. Silence, magic, water, relaxation, and an oasis of harmony, these are just some of the words that have been used to describe AIRE's effects.
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During the 5th century the upper classes of Rome frequented bath houses that resembled palaces. The Romans set forth to enjoy the pleasures of public baths, extraordinary feasts, and more all within a comfortable space.
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Similar to Rome's bath houses, the temperatures of AIRE's pools will vary depending on your taste and the type of treatment you have chosen. ?Traditionally visitors would start with warm water baths, ten hot water, steam rooms and finally a massage.
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This just sounds relaxing talking about it. The neutral earth colors, tall ceilings and of course the lighting really rings the spaces to life. The varied shades of browns and warm lighting bring forth feelings of relaxation, ritual, and peace.
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