BIOPHILIC OFFICE
This project transforms Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House into a biophilic office, integrating architecture with nature to enhance well-being. The intervention includes a new meeting room, a shared bathroom, and a central green zone where a tree pierces through the roof. The layout features 8 individual desks, 4 group tables, and green areas with curved glass, a planted roof, and a grass terrace with undulating ground for informal seating. The design blends natural light, vegetation, and ergonomic furniture, creating a workspace rooted in calm, connection, and environmental awareness.
Year
2023
Client
Academic Project
Service
Biophilic Design
Location
Farnsworth House, Illinois
This project proposes a fully accessible bathroom inside a container-based micro-apartment, integrating the bathroom, bedroom, and working space. Designed for people with reduced mobility, it includes automated furniture (bed, table, blinds) and grab bars at key points (toilet, sink, and shower). The space features motorized systems, sliding doors, and reflective surfaces to enhance usability and light. Materials include epoxy resin coatings and high-contrast colors like signal white, ultramarine blue, and vivid red, emphasizing clarity, safety, and modern aesthetics in a compact, smart, and inclusive layout.
