Design-driven architecture firm Stern McCafferty created a striking bathroom that has an aquarium-style tub as its centerpiece. Not a concept, this lovely tub is actually installed in a South End Boston rowhouse.

The tub uses a thick piece of clear glass sandwiched between two tile walls to create its see-through effect. It's eye-catching, but after the awe has worn off, I am left with one burning question. Did the owners install it in their house as an artistic statement or do they throw caution (and clothes) to the wind and actually use it? [Boston Home via Apartment Therapy and Likecool]