A charred New Primitive structure at dusk

New Primitive · The Craft

Built like a custom home. Made for the heat.

The difference is everything you cannot see. Plans signed by an engineer, wood chosen to take the heat, and a building put together to last decades.

How we build
01

Design

We design the space around your yard, your life, and your practice. Send us photos and we will show you what is possible.

Cedar sauna interior
02

Engineer

A licensed engineer signs off on every plan, so the building is strong enough to be craned onto a truck and left outside for decades.

Overhead engineered layout of the sauna
03

Build

Built from wood that is baked in a kiln before it is cut, then insulated, vented, and finished as one piece in our shop.

Sauna heater with stone mass
04

Deliver + Set

Delivered and craned into place, inspected and tested, ready to become part of your daily life.

A finished New Primitive sauna set in a backyard
Engineered sauna floor plan with dimensions, benches, and heater
Engineered plans

Professionals put their name on it.

An architect draws it and a licensed engineer signs it. Every build gets lifted, trucked, and craned into place, so it is designed to survive the trip, not just the backyard.

  • Strong enough to be picked up and moved
  • Rated for snow load and years of freeze and thaw
  • Signed drawings your city can permit
Charred wood, baked in a kiln for sauna heat
The wood

Not the wood from the lumber aisle.

Every bench, wall, and surface is wood that has been baked in a kiln first. The moisture and sap cook out, so it holds its shape through decades of heating and cooling. No warping. No cracking.

  • Kiln-baked wood inside, weather-rated cladding outside
  • Insulation, moisture barriers, and glass suited to your climate
  • Finishes chosen for heat, moisture, and weather
Sauna heater and stone mass in the cedar cabin
Built for performance

Designed around proper heat.

Ceiling height, bench height, airflow, and the size of the heater are all worked out together. That is the difference between a hot box and a room that holds a soft, even heat.

  • Room size matched to the heater
  • Airflow that keeps the steam soft
  • Bench heights set for the way people actually sit
In motion

Hand-built in Utah

Where it sits matters.

A space that lets you breathe, with nothing asking for your attention. The materials matter. The proportions matter. The way the door opens to the yard matters. Every detail is there to make the practice feel natural, and easy to return to. Daily.

Inside the build
Customize · Choose your layout

Start with a floor plan that is already engineered, then choose how it looks.

Thermal Suite E engineered floor plan with benches, heater, and dimensions

Thermal Suite E

Sauna and cold plunge

212 Large engineered floor plan

212 Large

Sauna

212 Small engineered floor plan

212 Small

Sauna

Design packages

One sauna. Three levels of finish.

Pick a level and you are done. Swap single surfaces only if you want to. Pricing sits on each model page.

Included

In the base price

New Primitive sauna with black board-and-batten exterior showing the material locations included in the base finish package
  • ExteriorBoard & batten
  • InteriorKnotty cedar
  • Sauna floorKnotty cedar
  • Porch deckingTrex

Pro Package

Upgrade pricing varies by model

New Primitive sauna showing the material locations in the Pro finish package
  • ExteriorCharred or pine
  • InteriorClear cedar
  • Sauna floorGray 24×24 slate
  • Porch deckingTrex

Signature Package

Upgrade pricing varies by model

New Primitive sauna with natural ash exterior and porch decking showing the material locations in the Signature finish package
  • ExteriorAsh
  • InteriorClear cedar
  • Sauna floorAsh
  • Porch deckingAsh
Ready to apply a package?Choose a model to see package pricing sized to that structure.
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Finish library

Choose every surface.

Use the packages above as a starting point, or review the complete material library below.

Exterior cladding · price varies by model

Board & batten cladding
Board & BattenIncluded
Charred pine cladding
Charred Pine$3,450–$6,200
Pine 1 by 6 inch cladding
Pine 1" × 6"$1,850–$3,350
Ash 1 by 6 inch cladding
Ash 1" × 6"$3,700–$6,650

Interior lining

Knotty cedar lining
Knotty CedarIncluded
Clear slatted cedar lining
Clear Slatted Cedar$1,150–$2,450
Ash 1 by 4 inch lining
Ash 1" × 4"$3,800–$8,300
Ash 1 by 6 inch lining
Ash 1" × 6"$3,100–$6,800
Poplar 1 by 6 inch lining
Poplar 1" × 6"$2,000–$4,350
Pine 1 by 6 inch lining
Pine 1" × 6"$1,550–$3,400
Thermo-Aspen lining
Thermo-Aspen+$3,200

Decking & floor · Trex on the porch, cedar or slate on the sauna floor

Trex Golden Hour composite decking
Trex · Golden HourIncluded
Knotty cedar 1x6 flooring
Knotty Cedar 1" × 6"Included
Gray 24 by 24 inch natural slate floor tile
Gray Slate 24×24$2,500
Ash 1 by 6 inch flooring
Ash 1" × 6"$550–$1,000
Ash 1 by 6 inch flooring
Ash 1¼" × 6"$900–$1,650
Pine 1 by 6 inch flooring
Pine 1¼" × 6"$350–$650
Customize · Accessories
Cold plunge add-on
Cold Plunge+$7,900
Red light therapy add-on
Red Light Therapy+$1,800
Sonos sound system add-on
Sonos Sound System+$1,800
Porch shower add-on
Porch Shower+$1,800
Built once. Built right.

Ask what is inside the walls.

If you are comparing quotes, good. Ask who signed the engineering, and what happens to the benches in year five. Then come talk to us.

FAQ

Common questions.

Why bake the wood first?

The moisture and sap are cooked out, so it holds its shape through decades of heat cycles instead of warping and cracking.

What is the exterior made of?

Board and batten is included; charred pine, ash, and pine are available. Each model page prices its own options.

Are the plans actually engineered?

Yes, architected and stamped by licensed professionals. These get lifted, trucked, and craned, so they are engineered for the whole journey.

How does the sauna hold heat?

Room volume, ceiling height, bench placement, ventilation, heater output, and stone mass are designed together rather than picked separately. Designing a backyard sanctuary covers siting.

Can I choose my own finishes?

Yes. Every model has a finish and add-on selector with live pricing. Start on the lineup.