hinoki bath tub by Bartok design

The tub has been mounted, around is a wide hinoki duckboard.
The stone floor, the ceiling beams...
I can see everywhere passionate details and feel a magic atmosphere...
I am really overwhelmed by the emotions looking at these pictures.
It is central Italy but really feels like Edo period Japan. This is not just because the materials are original, but because the spirit, the concept of the project is authentic.

In the end, when man respects nature and put care and love in his acts, even different cultures touch and become one. I am sure that people entering in this ofuro will understand something more of the real essence of humanity.

These are pictures kindly provided by the client.
A rural house in central Italy has been remodeled into a japanese culture center.
Watch up for more details at this link:
http://www.wabisabiculture.org/

The heavy tub is being unloaded on site.

Here we are packaging a tub to be shipped by ocean freight.

* One layer of polyethylene sheet to prevent dehidratation and dirt.
* Solid veneer construction for the custom crate to avoid the need for fumigation or (time consuming) custom inspections/quarantine.

Luckily we did not have any problem or damage claim at all so far.