Windows to the Soul

Windows to the Soul

Windows to the soul

Designing a space suitable for Urban Pause.

Project Details

Co-Designers : Joanna Catton, Manlei Yang, Yijue Li , Yiyan Wang
Duration : 1 week
Location : Nantes, France
Skills : Spatial Analysis, Concept Research, Visualisation
Tools : Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Overview

We designed a relaxation and meditation space in an urban context as a part of the brief commissioned by SAMOA, a development agency in Nantes, France and our assigned site was a pathway in a public park as a part of a larger competition brief. Our concept was built around the idea of walking meditation. We designed an experience where a person moves slowly along the park’s path, engaging all their senses- sight, sound, touch, and smell through subtle and meaningful interactions. At the end of the path, the journey opened into a social relaxation area-a calm space meant for reflection and quiet interaction.