Architects Studio Octopi established Thames Baths as a vehicle to campaign for the re-introduction of swimming in the River Thames. Thames Baths has since become a formalised social enterprise, with the aim to deliver a floating community pool. Studio Octopi’s work, often in partnership with Thames Baths, is championing improved access and use of urban water across the UK and beyond. As well as developing multiple concepts for Thames Baths at numerous locations along the Thames, Studio Octopi works with artists and community groups on reopening closed or demolished lidos (public open air swimming pools built in the 1920/30s) across the UK. The work undertaken is centred on the positive social, environmental and commercial return of reactivating underused or neglected waterways. Health and wellbeing in our congested and polluted cities is critical for the long term survival of London and other great cities.