Project 9 - metamorphosis

The Problem

121 million people suffer from depression worldwide, and over 80% do not seek treatment. This may be because the rehabilitation facilities are depressing themselves, and are not designed to provide patients with a positive and natural healing experience.

Depression Statistics

The solution

metamorphosis: a rehabilitation center for psychiatric healing

The goal for this senior thesis project was to create an ultimate healing environment for those who are suffering from depression and other mental disorders. To solve the problem of people not wanting to seek treatment for these disorders, this facility not only focuses on the design of the interior space, but also brings nature’s healing powers into the facility through Biophilic design, horticulture therapy, and therapeutic gardens.

Research has shown nature's presence can speed a patient’s recovery process, therefore it was important to incorporate into the design. Metamorphosis will hopefully encourage patients, staff, and family members to seek treatment and become more involved with nature around them.

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