Thermae Romae Novae Season 1 Episode 9 Lucius Meets a Fellow Architect in Japan

As a time-traveling Roman bathhouse designer, Lucius has seen many wonders during his adventures. In this episode, he travels to Japan once again to discover new architectural techniques and inspirations. He is fascinated by the way Japanese architecture is designed to withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis. He marvels at how they are able to build with such precision and attention to detail.

During his trip, Lucius meets a fellow architect named Takumi, who shows him around the city of Tokyo. Takumi is a skilled architect who specializes in traditional Japanese design. He teaches Lucius about the concept of "Ma," which refers to the space between objects. Takumi explains that this space is just as important as the objects themselves, and it must be carefully considered when designing a building.

Lucius is intrigued by this concept and begins to incorporate it into his own designs. He is also impressed by the use of natural materials such as wood and stone in Japanese architecture. He observes the way the buildings seem to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, creating a harmonious and peaceful environment.

As they continue on their tour of Tokyo, Lucius and Takumi come across a stunning architecture exhibit. The exhibit showcases some of the most innovative and futuristic designs from around the world. Lucius is thrilled to see how vastly different styles of architecture can coexist and even complement each other.

Throughout this episode, Lucius is reminded once again of the importance of collaboration and learning from others. He sees how different cultures and perspectives can enhance one's own work and lead to even greater innovation and creativity. He returns to Rome with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and diversity of architectural design, and can't wait to implement his new knowledge in his future bathhouse designs.