The Warm Room

Born in Water, Built for Pause
Born in Water, Built for Pause
Tucked into the folds of the Santa Monica Mountains is a design studio you’ve likely never heard of: Tubpanga. Founded in 2023 by Lucas McGowen, a commercial film director from Woodstock,... Read more...
Cold, on Purpose: Thoughts on Wim Hof and Cold Plunges
Cold, on Purpose: Thoughts on Wim Hof and Cold Plunges
There’s a certain clarity that comes with cold water. The kind that shocks the body, awakens the senses, and demands your immediate presence. At Tubpanga, we think of it as... Read more...
Into 2026: What We’re Embracing, What We’re Letting Go
Into 2026: What We’re Embracing, What We’re Letting Go
Not resolutions - orientations. As the year has turned, we’re paying attention to what brings us back into our bodies - and what quietly pulls us away.  Here’s what we’re... Read more...
What Is an Alfresco Bathing Studio?
What Is an Alfresco Bathing Studio?
 An alfresco bathing studio reimagines bathing outdoors through ritual, design, and sensory experience. Learn how Tubpanga brings bathing back to nature. Read more...
Welcome to the Warm Room
Welcome to the Warm Room
The Warm Room is a space for slow, thoughtful conversations exploring the rituals, design philosophies, and cultural histories that shape Tubpanga’s approach to outdoor bathing. Read more...