Sawbill Sauna
2025 | Elberta, Michigan
Architectural Co-Designer, On-site BuilderWith Kelly Gregory, Teddy Nava, and Patrick Haesloop
The Finnish-style sauna sits at the base of the dunes of the west coast of Lake Michigan, in the back yard of the Sawbill Surf Club. Built by four friends over thirteen days as the North Michigan leaves began to change color, supported with free tool rentals and daily visits from the surrounding community.
Designer: Roving Studio (Kelly Gregory, Principal)
Co-Designers: Patrick Haesloop, Teddy Nava, and Jack Forinash
Builders: Kelly Gregory, Patrick Haesloop, Teddy Nava, and Jack Forinash
Client: Sawbill Surf Club
Budget: $10,000
Size: 126sf | 7’x10’ interior sauna with 7’x8’ deck
Funding: Sawbill Surf Club, with support from Blue Sky Center’s professional development fund for travel expenses
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