全球首个沉浸式艺术浴场将至
全球首个沉浸式艺术浴场将至


The advent of bathhouses can be traced back to at least 2500 BCE, and their refreshing properties remain popular today. But what if, beyond the mineral pools, steam rooms, and ice baths, art played a role in this wellness experience? Submersive is doing just that. As the world’s first immersive art bathhouse, it will blend art, science, and traditional bathing practices to take you “beyond relaxation into elevated states of consciousness.” It’s scheduled to open in 2026.

Submersive was founded by one of Meow Wolf’s co-founders, Corvas Brinkerhoff. Meow Wolf creates large-scale, interactive, and attractive art experiences designed to transport you into “fantastic worlds.” So, if there was anyone who was to evolve the bathhouse experience, it was Brinkerhoff.
It was over a decade after Meow Wolf that Brinkerhoff began to seriously consider his next calling —a reinvention of the wellness space. Brinkerhoff’s life, while filled with incredible experiences, has also been marked by addiction, depression, and loss. Through support, he’s healed. Now, he wants to create transformative experiences for others.
“Where to begin?” he shared. “A world bathhouse tour, heartbreak, a dream team of visionaries, getting off the rocketship, leaping into the unknown.” For research, Brinkerhooff visited 16 countries and over 75 of the world’s best spas, bathhouses, and hot springs to understand the communal tradition of bathing. Those experiences, along with assembling a team of “world changers and visionaries,” are helping bring Submersive to life.
Lighting, sound, video, and interactivity will be part of the cutting-edge bahthouse alongside saunas, cold plunges, hot baths, and steam rooms. The artful elements won’t be there to distract, but to help heal and elevate. “Immersive Wellness employs the intrinsic draw and dynamism of immersive experiences and deepens it with direct benefit to your well-being,” Brinkerhoff explains.
“Entertainment can give you a wonderful, yet temporary escape from your day-to-day life. A wellness experience can make your life forever better. Immersive Wellness can not only capture the best of both but also unlock new and transformational capabilities.”
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1.1.According to the author, what makes Brinkerhoff uniquely qualified for this project?

A His scientific research background.

B His expertise in traditional bathing.

C His personal wealth and resources.

D His prior success with Meow Wolf.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。第二段指出，Meow Wolf专门创造“fantastic worlds”般的互动艺术体验，因此作者得出结论：“if there was anyone who was to evolve the bathhouse experience, it was Brinkerhoff.”这表明他改造浴场体验的资格直接源于其在Meow Wolf的成功经验。选项D（His prior success with Meow Wolf）与此对应。其他正面选项如A（科研背景）和B（传统沐浴专长）在文中均未提及作为其“独特”资格的依据。故选D。

2.2.What is suggested as Brinkerhoff’s primary personal motivation for creating Submersive?

A Business expansion plans.

B Artistic expression goals.

C His personal healing journey.

D Technological curiosity.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据Brinkerhoff的个人经历可以推断其动机。第三段提到“Brinkerhoff’s life... has also been marked by addiction, depression, and loss. Through support, he’s healed. Now, he wants to create transformative experiences for others.”这表明他个人的疗愈经历是驱使他为他人创造变革性健康体验的主要动力。因此C选项（His personal healing journey）是合理的推断。干扰项A和D也是可能的正面动机，但文中缺乏直接线索支持这是他的主要动机。故选C。

3.3.What is highlighted as the key innovative feature of Submersive?

A Its use of traditional healing methods.

B Its integration of art and wellness.

C Its exclusive focus on mental health.

D Its affordability and accessibility.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。第五段指出，该浴场将包含“lighting, sound, video, and interactivity”等艺术元素，并且这些元素的目的不是娱乐，而是“to help heal and elevate”。Brinkerhoff的解释也围绕“Immersive Wellness”如何结合沉浸式体验的魅力与健康益处。选项B（Its integration of art and wellness）抓住了这一核心亮点。干扰项A（传统疗法）和C（只关注心理健康）都是片面的描述，未能涵盖其通过艺术科技进行整体提升的核心创新。故选B。

4.4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A To trace the history of bathhouses.

B To introduce a novel wellness project.

C To analyze a founder’s career shift.

D To predict future entertainment forms.

解析：选B。B主旨大意题。全文围绕Submersive这一特定项目展开，介绍了它的概念(“immersive art bathhouse”)、创始人背景、创立动机、研究过程及设计理念。其核心目的是向读者介绍这个创新的健康项目。第一段引出项目，后续段落均围绕其展开，如第二段介绍创始人背景，第三段讲动机，第四段讲调研，第五六段阐述理念。因此B选项（To introduce a novel wellness project）最准确。A项仅为开头引子，C和D均为文中提及的细节部分，不足以概括全文主旨。故选B。