During the pandemic, I only noticed how chaotic and messy I left my house behind! I am still learning how to be tidy and reposition stuff back to where it belongs. I realized that my untidiness was not only because of my chaotic mind but also because my house was full of stuff. Stuff that I actually don’t need. My desk can be a temple of tranquility and tidiness or a post-apocalyptic scene.
My work, on the contrary, is most of the time minimalistic and “tidy”. Not a lot of furniture or space to leave too much stuff behind. Not too many different textures and colors. A peaceful house design can have a significant impact on fostering a peaceful mind. The correlation lies in the idea that our external environment can greatly influence our internal state.
When our living space is designed with elements that promote tranquility, it creates a soothing atmosphere that can help calm our minds and reduce stress. A clutter-free and well-organized space can also contribute to a sense of peace and clarity.
By creating a peaceful house design, we create an environment that supports and nurtures our mental well-being, allowing us to cultivate a peaceful mind. This conceptual project is based on having less stuff and more breathing space for the body and mind. A dwelling that promotes calmness inside a storm. I can imagine that this dwelling is positioned in a Metropolis where being overly busy is the new norm.
Once closed your front door behind, the chaos disappears.
But at the same time Albert Einstein once said; “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then what are we to think of an empty desk?”
Architect&Designer:
Gemma Galeno
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