The proposals are focused on London’s River Thames but could occur in any waterway. Imagine swimming in the river, surrounded by reeds that frame tantalising views of the city around you. The Baths are not just for swimmers, but provide refuge and habitat for fish, birds and a wide range of flora. The Thames Baths Project is all about developing a scheme that is visionary but ultimately achievable
. The ideas were launched in 2013 as part of the ‘London As It Could Be Now’ programme. This was an open call ideas project, developed by The Architecture Foundation with Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and the Royal Academy of Arts. Architects Studio Octopi and their team were selected as one of five groups to work up new visions for the Thames. The proposals were subsequently exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. The Thames Baths has received considerable press coverage including The Guardian, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and Time Out.
