Meet our Speakers

James is the founder and director of Löyly Studio, an architecture practice bringing together designers, conceptual artists, and craftspeople to create projects that centre on health, wellbeing, and connection to water. With a particular focus on traditional and geothermal bathing, the studio’s work is driven by a deep interest in spaces of healing and nourishment.

James has spent years studying bathing cultures around the world, exploring how their rituals and histories can inform contemporary practice. This research underpins Löyly Studio’s approach - honouring the wisdom of ancient traditions while shaping spaces for modern wellness and reconnection.