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76% of people say modern buildings feel soulless. We’re surrounded by buildings every day and yet most of them fail to connect with us on a human level Interior design plays a role in this. When you step into a space that’s thoughtfully designed, you feel it—whether it's a cafe with a welcoming atmosphere, a school that fosters creativity or an office that actually makes you want to show up every day. Good design isn’t just about looking nice; it’s about shaping how people interact with their environments, how they feel and even how they perform. Design has the power to make spaces feel alive, connected and human. Whether we’re talking about reducing stress, encouraging collaboration or simply making someone feel seen in a space, it’s about creating environments that don’t just serve a purpose—they have a soul. I’m a big fan of the Humanise.org Campaign by Heatherwick Studio, which calls out the spread of these boring, lifeless structures and reminds us that design is about people, not just function. Let’s stop settling for bland and start designing with people in mind. Design isn’t just visual—it’s emotional. Image: Shenzhen Women and Children's Centre.

Original Design Austin. Austin use to be so original what happen? Every building had such unique charter and flare. It was the creative capital of the world. Now as I look at how the Austin landscape has evolved everything looks the same. Every store, office and public building. Same style design. As a space planer I rarely use the same design twice. Yes, it would be easier and safer but if everyone is doing the same thing there is no need for us. A.I. could do the same design over and over and do it better than we do. We are artist and every artist should have their own style.

Accessibility is challenging and complex. But it is not impossible and it is never too expensive. Accessible design can be beautiful and welcoming. It just needs proactive planning and careful thought. https://lnkd.in/evVHUJBy

[PROJECT] SIP Experience Center SIP Experience Center is an outstanding new building that was carefully planned and perfected to details. Doors were no exception: they had to be highly functional yet reflect a sophisticated design. Our fire escape automatic sliding doors 500 EFS and 300 r turned out to be the perfect choice. _ 500 EFS act as an escape fire barrier as they grant at least 30 minutes of fire resistance. By pushing the door leaves, one can easily exit the danger zone. On top of that, their main advantage is innovative rescue mode which allows for rescue from the safe side of the fire by pulling the handle. _ 300 r were installed in one of the most frequently visited hallways. With their redundant functionality, they provide a safe emergency exit and escape route. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geWBTmse Project: SIP Slovenia Experience Center Architecture: KRAGELJ | Green Architecture | Workplace Design | Interior Design |, Studio LIST d.o.o. Photography: Blaž Črnič Products: 500 EFS, 300 r #doorson

Designers have often grappled with the architectural grid, the matrix that guides all spacemaking efforts and hence experiential qualities of a design. Often, the simple system of representation is how young students of architecture are taught to arrange spaces in their own work. Most times, the simpler it is, the more unimaginative it can seem. A regular wooden grid dictates the design and overall plan of Erlebnis-Hus, a tourist centre in the seaside province of St. Peter-Ording in Germany. Designed by Holzer Kobler, an architecture practice with offices in Zurich, Berlin, Cologne, and Nyon, the design takes visual cues from local pile construction techniques. Here, the decision to expose the grid not only creates a formal language for the design but allows it to take on a sense of endless possibility. A snakelike slide, swings and a miniature skating set up surround the main building, making it seem almost like oversized playground equipment. The project itself is part of a landscape development that the designers had conceived for a competition in collaboration with the landscape architect Uniola. The wooden structure that frames the building is made up of regularly sized supports and beams of cross-laminated timber, sitting on small concrete posts, with amenities that add to the social fabric of the region. https://lnkd.in/g_VCebc3

Learn Architecture like never before from most engaging online courses at Eduwik.com Beyond Aesthetics: Designing for Emotional Well-being Read Full Article>https://ow.ly/86Mb50RuBSj Article by>Sarah Sayyed Architectural design is an epitome of human behavior that has articulated the definition of architecture that indirectly defines the aesthetics of the present times. The amalgamation of touch, feel, and perspective has influenced the designs that express a certain individual’s stability, positivity, and emotional well-being. #urbanplanning #urbandesign #construction #landscapearchitecture #interior

rat[LAB] Studio has been exploring the potential of computational design and technology in art and architecture in different ways over the years. In recent projects, this has been combined with principles of way-finding and branding to create a unique and cohesive design. The projects have used angles, curves, axes and strong colours to great effect. When designing an office interior, branding and way-finding are both important elements that must work together to create a coherent story that reflects the identity and culture of the company. Way-finding is particularly important, and designers must analyse user journeys to create an archetypal experience that does not compromise function or brand identity. Read full article 👇🏻 to know more about the cool office spaces we have designed & executed! rat [LAB] - Research in Architecture & Technology #Office #OfficeSpaces #ratLAB #CommercialSpace #CommercialInteriors #InteriorDesign #OfficeInteriors #SmartInteriors #DesignAndBuild #projectupdates #SiteWork #SiteVisits #FuturisticSpace #ElegantInteriors #SmartOffice #corporateinteriors

Wayfinding, signage strategy, environmental graphics & space branding we've created recently for Lakeside office building (Atenor) by Grupa 5 Architekci. Lakeside is an architectural complex of office buildings within the Mokotow district in Warsaw. I t has already received BREEAM pre-certification at the "Outstanding" and WELL pre-certification at the "Gold'' level at the design stage. WELL certification is the world's first certification system in which buildings are evaluated for their impact on the health and well-being of the people who use them. It focuses on the use of a range of solutions that have a positive impact on the well-being, overall health, satisfaction and productivity of employees. Our wayfinding has become its complement. Graphics in common spaces build a welcoming atmosphere and make it easy for users to navigate the complex facility. The geometric forms that appeared in our system were softened by layering the material. This is particularly visible in the design of floor signage, information carriers, etc. They have been balanced by vertical elements that allude to the distinctive rhythms seen especially in the facade design. All graphics, signs and pictograms are closely interconnected. Strong, rhythmically arranged elements are dominant, and sophisticated detail plays a very important role. The project included the preparation of wayfinding for 2 buildings of the complex. A separate color palette was selected for each of them. Full case you will find here: https://lnkd.in/dune8M3u Investor: Atenor Font: PP Right Gothic by Pangram Pangram Foundry Implementation: BB Media Photos: Michal Jedrzejowski #wayfinding #environmentaldesign #icondesign #placemaking #spacebranding

We have pages and pages of notes from the Journal of Biophilic Design Conference! It’s challenging to distill so many inspiring ideas and projects, but here are just a few takeaways that resonated… Siobhan Wyatt, Maggie's Centres: While "journeys" in design have become clichéd, thoughtful pause-points in a building allow people to process complex emotions. Create spaces that encourage the eyes to wander—small details matter. Gijs Bruggink, ORGA architect: A reminder, courtesy of Bill Browning, to focus on a few biophilic patterns and execute them well. The image shown is ORGA's beautiful Oosterhout Bay project. Prof. Harriet Shortt, Bath Spa University: The more we move forward, the further we come back––biophilic design takes us back to our evolutionary roots. How can we bring the benefits of home working (comfort, cosiness, curation) into our offices? Prof Geoffrey Proffitt: Nature doesn’t operate in straight lines. The more complex the water’s edge, the richer the opportunities for nature to thrive. Jean Hewitt, Buro Happold: Designing for neurodiversity calls for clarity, control, and calm. Spaces should be easy to understand, offer a sense of control and use thoughtful design to encourage restoration. Xander Cadisch, Phos | B Corp: We spend more time indoors than maximum security prisoners. Value-engineering lighting can harm our health—LED blue lights can suppress sleep like a double shot of espresso. Nicholas Atherton, Natural Dimensions Landscape Architecture and Urban Design: Landscaping can integrate a building into its surroundings––for instance, they used raised mounds to embed a school building into nature. Robert Bedner, Cura Design: No site is a blank canvas—it’s already full of life. Martin Brown, FRSA, Living Future Europe: A reminder that if you're too busy to spend 20 minutes in nature, then you need to spend an hour in nature. Vanessa Champion PhD: Design with heart; with honesty and integrity. 💚

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