Aqva Design manufactures 17 freestanding baths and spas in varying shapes and sizes, including the newly released Purl shown here.

The elegant inner and outer shroud designs cater for a range of bathing configurations: oval, corner and rectangle, with or without their distinctive anodized aluminium feet. They can be custom coloured to specification and can be fitted with an overflow system. A number of models have an internal chaise longue, conserving space and water while maximizing comfort.

The baths are deceptively light yet durable and can be positioned wherever desired. On average, they weigh only 45 kg unfilled and are easy to manoeuvre. This means no more of the cleaning difficulties often associated with a freestanding bath. Best of all, prices start from less than $2,500.

Source: Architects Handbook 2008/09