Biophoria Retreat: Spatial Design

‘biophoria retreat’ is a series of design gestures developed through the adaptive reuse of the heritage building shed 11, near the wellington waterfront. this artefact employs material investigations of the old heritage site, whilst also implementing biophilic design principles to create a mixed-use building that actively works to faciliate a space for indiviuals such as students or young professionals to retreat to in the CBD. these series of design gestures look at 3 different interactions that can aid in better well-being including, ‘exercise, socialise and un-wind’. Among aiding in better well-being this design also offers to bring nature back into the urban city.