04 — 2026.4.15 — 2026.5.22
Community Space Design
Biophilic Architecture
01 — Inquiry
Biophilic design research explored how natural elements — light, vegetation, water, natural materials — create psychological benefits in built environments. Community interviews at local parks and gathering spaces revealed what makes people feel comfortable or uncomfortable in shared environments. Architectural precedent studies analysed award-winning community centres, examining how successful designs balance openness with privacy, activity with tranquility.
02 — Ideation
Spatial planning involved mapping user journeys through potential spaces — identifying where people would naturally pause, interact, or seek solitude. Zoning concepts explored how circular, radial, and linear arrangements create different social dynamics. The circular structure emerged from sketches exploring how central gathering points with radiating zones could serve diverse activities simultaneously.
03 — Prototyping
Laser cutting required precise architectural drawings at 1:75 scale — each structural element needing careful joinery consideration. 3D printing explored custom connectors and structural details too small for hand fabrication. Landscape model construction brought together natural material simulation with architectural precision. LED integration tested how embedded lighting could transform the model from daytime appearance to evening atmosphere.
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