Design for well-being
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about design for well-being
Project • By Mapos • Hospitals
Hospital for Special Surgery Wellness Center
Shortly after successfully completing the Center for Analytics and Performance Modelling for HSS (CAMP), Mapos was invited back by HSS to conceive and execute the new 5,400 square foot HSS Wellness Center. Mapos worked closely with the HSS Wellness Team as well as representatives from multiple hospital departments to develop a program that strategically addressed a diversity of wellness needs for the hospital staff, from classic offerings such as gym and locker facilities, to cutting-edge treatment and recovery services focused on resiliency, enhancing staff well-being, and optimizing professional performance.
Visitors experience a mental reset when entering the facility. The overall design concept is an intentional counterpoint to the typ... More
Project • By Aidlin Darling Design • Bridges
The University of Virginia Contemplative Commons
Aidlin Darling Design has completed the University of Virginia (UVA) Contemplative Commons, a pan-university building designed to support student wellbeing through immersive, experiential learning and reconnection to nature. The four-storey U-shaped building houses multi-purpose studios, research spaces, and a range of sensory-led learning environments.
Drawing from Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the university as a living landscape—where architecture and the natural environment shape the experience of learning—Aidlin Darling Design uses biophilic principles, passive strategies, rainwater capture and reclaimed materials to create a restorative space that has achieved LEED Gold certification.
Matthew Millman
Matthew... More
News • News • 26 Sep 2024
KAAN Architecten completes healthy Education Centre in Groningen
Dutch architectural studio KAAN Architecten recently completed the Education Centre University of Groningen. The new Education Centre is the main entrance building to the Healthy Ageing Campus. The centre is designed to support learning, promote health, and foster social interaction — embracing these principles, its architecture prioritizes the well-being of more than 2,000 students and faculty members. The use of sustainable materials with a timeless quality enhances the centre’s healthy appeal.
Sebastian van Damme
Sebastian van Damme
KAAN Architecten
KAAN Architecten
Groningen is a city in the northern Netherlands with a large student population. The Healthy Ageing Campus is located on... More
Project • By WY-TO • Cultural Centres
Keppel Centre for Art Education
“A world of wonder for children led by independent discovery, grounded by research and well-being advocacy”
WY-TO Singapore was announced as the winner of the Keppel Centre for Art Education in early 2023. The practice based in Singapore and Paris, with expertise in experiential design, was invited to participate in the Research and Design tender. Participating firms were called upon to propose an innovative revamp of the 1,500 sqm art centre guided by their research methodology. WY-TO’s literature research on Childhood Development and Elements of Art was applauded by the client, thereby awarding the project to them.
Memphis West Pictures
The winning proposal was built from their experiential expertise in designing... More