Rachel Mikve / Pascal Arquitectos

The Mikvah is the ritual bath of purification in the Jewish religion. Diving is possible as only fresh spring water or in a place specially dedicated to it, fed by rainwater. This should be done following a strict set of rules related to the degree of purity of water. These rules also include the use of materials, architectural measures and water treatment.

The water that comes here must come from its original state, and have no contact with humans. Therefore, the water will go through anything to be unclean.

When designing a mikvah Rachel 20 years ago, did not really know which would be the consequences of their actual use. Years of use also influenced by architectural trends of the moment, put it out of time and destroy touches to generate a new proposal that meets the changing needs of both aesthetic and use.

The reception becomes a big box of white light, suggesting purity., No columns just fine natural aluminum and white glass, marble floors in Santo Tomas, modern and sleek white armchairs as the protagonist, a mural of Saul Kaminer .

The corridors around the building giving access to clean restrooms and these in turn to the mikvah. There should be a separate access and exit, as it enters and exits impure pure, contrasting the dark on the floor and white walls and ceilings enhancing the visual drama with indirect lighting.

Cleaning the bathrooms were coated polished marble Thomas dull and white glass and the furniture is stainless steel and marble Arabescato.