The built environment poses the ability to influence how we collectively work, commute, and learn. Ultimately, through a range of psychological, physiological, and environmental strategies, the dynamic of an enhancing built environment is capable of positively impacting occupants’ mood, cognitive functioning, behaviour, physical and mental health, and in effect allow for an overall occupant elated experience.
A design brief prompted the consideration of a range of these strategies for a Children’s Activity Centre proposal in Dalton, Hackney. With ambition, the proposal directed to create a coherent integrated design.