EXPLORATION : THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Over the last several days, I have been thinking about the four topics I discussed in my previous post: Ruin Regeneration / Historic Preservation Biophilia in Hospitality Integration of Health and Wellness in the Urban Landscape Importance of Empathic Design I have listed possible topics and angles for each one. While that task has resulted in solid leads, one has come to mind that I am not only interested in, but I am very excited to research. It beats out the other topics by a long shot.   New topic: the conventional shopping experience. Who doesn't want to talk about shopping! When I lived in Dallas (2004-2012) and found myself in my apartment bored, I would go to Northpark Mall, a high-end indoor shopping center. And I mean HIGH END. They have Tiffanys, Carolina Herrera, and Oscar De La Renta storefronts. It was my usual weekend hangout as a place to stroll about the mall's central circulation with my Sonic drink in hand, doing a lot of window shopping....

Hello Reader, Over the past five months, we have explored individual aspects of health and wellness in the built environment.  Our next series expand on those topics and further explore one of the following topics of interest. 01  Ruin Regeneration / Historic Preservation The importance of architecture, cultural legacy in physical space, and the emotional and mental implications. Balance of old and new architecture and historical relevance. Building / Space preservation dependency on Local Context 02  Biophilia in Hospitality Evolution of Space and Self Connector and communicator of generations Balance of senses Health Resort Living 03 Integration of Health & Wellness In the Urban Landscape Urban Design and its connection to Community Health Impacts of Social Capital 04 Empathic Design Breaking the stereotypes in the examination of the brand and the brain The partnership between psychology and architecture/design As a licensed interior designer with nearly 20 year...

My final case study visual presentation reflecting the exploration of any existing Well Standard conditions at the 21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Arkansas.