seven modules. one sauna.

designed by groundwork studio. manufactured by koerner.
SAUNA. outdoor sauna on coastline
01 — the sauna

2,100 numbered outdoor units

Then production closes. Seven modular components configured to site, climate, and use. One design language, one manufacturing standard. Indoor installations are unlimited, bespoke.

Designed by Groundwork Studio, Copenhagen.

Manufactured by KOERNER Saunabau, Albstadt — est. 1949, third generation.

outdoor installations  ·  indoor installations

Outdoor sauna by the lake
02 — configuration

Seven modules

A fixed set of components that adapt to any site. Select modules based on location, program, and budget. The system scales from a single sauna cabin to a full outdoor ritual.

Module configuration
M1 Sauna
m1
Sauna
The core. Panoramic glass cabin. Finnish sauna, 80–110°C. 4–6 persons.
3.3 × 2.2 × 2.5 m
M2 Swimming Bridge
m2
Swimming Bridge
Direct water access. Powder-coated steel, wooden deck.
1.5 × 2.0 × 0.3 m
M3 Changing Room
m3
Changing Room
Transitional space. Skylit. M4 mounting optional.
1.5 × 2.0 × 2.5 m
M4 Thermal Module
m4
Thermal Module
Compute hardware as heat source. 3,500 W. Optional.
site-dependent
M5 Outdoor Shower
m5
Outdoor Shower
Wall-mounted. Stainless steel 316L, marine-grade.
0.5 × 0.1 × 2.0 m
M6 Outdoor Storage
m6
Outdoor Storage
Weather-sealed. Robes, towels, slippers.
0.6 × 0.3 × 1.5 m
M7 Cold Plunge
m7
Cold Plunge
Self-contained basin. Cold immersion.
1.5 × 2.0 × 2.5 m
M4 Thermal Module
03 — thermal module

compute hardware as heat source

same electricity — used twice. heat for the space. hard asset for your savings.

hidden within the m3 bench or bespoke integration. economics scale with two inputs: thermal demand and electricity price. we assess feasibility in the site review.

Indoor sauna installation
specifications

Technical overview

designGroundwork Studio, Copenhagen
manufactureKOERNER Saunabau, Albstadt (est. 1949)
outdoor units2,100 numbered, then production closes
indoor unitsunlimited, bespoke, priced per project
base footprint~22 m² (full outdoor configuration)
electrical400V three-phase
lead time~8 weeks from confirmed order
materialsarchitectural timber, panoramic glass, stainless steel 316L, powder-coated black steel
roofdouble side-pitched slate
heatercurated selection, specified during design phase

Full specifications: product sheet

pricing

Configured to site

base outdoor unit (M1 + M3 + M6)from EUR 55,000
M2 swimming bridgeEUR 3,111
M4 thermal moduleEUR 3,111
M5 outdoor showerEUR 3,111
M7 cold plungeEUR 12,111
delivery + installation~EUR 7,777
full configurationfrom ~EUR 84,221

Final price confirmed after design phase. All prices excluding VAT. Foundation and site preparation separate.

Indoor installations: bespoke. Priced per project.

how it works

Three steps

01 configure
Select modules. Define your site. Use the site planning tool to model configuration, M4 feasibility, and installation requirements.
02 assess
Site visit. Electrical, structural, and climate evaluation. Design phase. Refined project scope.
03 install
KOERNER manufactures. Delivered and assembled on site. Foundation and site preparation run in parallel. Approximately 8 weeks from confirmed order.
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