Biophilic design analysis

Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen Vilhelm Lauritzen + Mikkelsen Architects Copenhagen, Denmark (2016)

Natural Analogues

Nature of Space

Project Performance (Design concept & Human experience): Nature in Space Natural Analogues Nature of space

1. Visual connection w/nature 2. Connection w/nat. systems 3. Biophilic forms & patterns 4. Material connection w/nat. 5. Prospect 6. Mistery

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Centre Weiss/Manfredi Architects New York, United States (2012)

Natural Analogues

Nature of Space

Project Performance (Design concept & Human experience): Nature in Space Natural Analogues Nature of space

1. Visual connection w/nature 2. Connection w/nat. systems 3. Biophilic forms & patterns 4. Material connection w/nat. 5. Prospect 6. Mistery

One Central Park Ateliers Jean Nouvel Sydney, Australia (2014)

Natural Analogues

Nature of Space

Project Performance (Design concept & Human experience): Nature in Space Natural Analogues Nature of space

1. Visual connection w/nature 2. Connection w/nat. systems 3. Biophilic forms & patterns 4. Material connection w/nat. 5. Prospect 6. Mistery

Key points of Biophilic Design

aNature in Space b Natural Analogues c Nature of Space

List of 7 patterns cut down to the 2 most visible in the architectural design:

1. Visual connection with nature 2. Connection with natural systems

Key points:

1. Visual connection with nature • when seated or standing • internal gardens > promote intrigue • desire to emerge oneself in nature • diversity of native plants in the area

2. Connection with natural systems • use local seasonal plants • framed views to the outside • interactive garden opportunities (learning, comm gardens, cooking, etc) • make people more aware of the ecology List of 3 patterns cut down to the 2 most visible in the architectural design:

3. Biophilic forms and patterns 4. Material connection with nature

Key points:

3. Biophilic forms and patterns • incorporate biomorphic form in the structure of the building • 2 or 3 patterns in the interior • golden ratio proportion

4. Material connection with nature • locally sourced natural materials • natural colour pallete • no syntethic materials List of 4 patterns cut down to the 2 most visible in the architectural design:

5. Prospect 6. Mistery

Key points:

5. Prospect • environments like “african savanna” • higher spaces (when possible) • different focal lengths • vertical circulation (multiple prospect points)

6. Mistery • guide people, corridors (not obvious) • multiple heights/depth • breakout spaces for exploration