Dynamically programmed baths and saunas have appeared in major metropolises. These alternative third venues are much better for one’s health than the proverbial bar. People drink less and instead sweat it out to ease the day’s aches and pains. But what if these third spaces were able to collapse back into our first spaces—our homes—literally? Home sauna products are a dime a dozen these days, but most require significant amounts of square footage to install, the extent of which most city dwellers can only dream of achieving at some point in their lives.
Making the prospect of home wellness much more accessible to those who live in tiny homes, established German brand CLASSICAL— a subsidiary of the US bathroom giant Kohler—Newly introduced to the US market, it is fully retractable S1 sauna. Attuned to the equally intense push to imbue these primary environments with modular, adaptable solutions, the system squeezes into itself not just two, but three aspects. Impressively, it does this without skimping on performance or style.
Folding kitchens and beds that drop from the ceiling are becoming more common in increasingly compact apartments that are stacked on top of each other in increasingly dense urban centers. Why shouldn’t a sauna do the same?
Derived from the proportions of a standard shelf or bar cabinet, the versatile system expands into a fully equipped enclosure to support the schvitzing needs of three people. It does it, automatically, with the push of a button.
The S1 is enabled with KLAFS’ proprietary SANARIUM control, offering five distinct climate experiences that allow users to calibrate atmosphere, humidity and heating up to 210° Fahrenheit. The design is both elegant and versatile. it can fade into the background of interiors equipped in various styles. Exterior finishes include matte black and walnut, both complemented by a walnut interior for a sophisticated yet attractive aesthetic. The S1 comes in three sizes—small, medium, and large—for 2 to 3 users.
“For nearly a century, KLAFS has been pushing the boundaries of sauna design, and the S1 represents our most transformative innovation for the wellness industry yet,” says KLAFS CEO Phillip Rock. “We are excited to introduce a luxurious wellness experience that makes sauna ownership possible for people who may not have considered it possible due to limited space in their homes. By combining advanced engineering with thoughtful, space-efficient design, we have created a sauna solution that enhances wellness in every home.”
To learn more about the brand’s latest wellness technology, visit klafsusa.com.
Photo courtesy of KLAFS.
