psyarche architecture of the mind
why do we exist? architecture has been becoming less and less user-centric, with many structures and spaces not fulfilling their purpose therefore having to be replaced resulting in a waste of resources, or end up staying there for years (sometimes decades) unknowingly harming our environment and even our minds.
mission &vision better quality of life, minus the waste!
passion
values &ethics environmentalism
sustainability
efficiency
how do we create a change?
intentional design defines a set of purposeful, planned architectural strategies and initiatives, which enhance solution design, performance, and usability and provide guidance for inter-team design and implementation synchronization.
we are the first consultancy/design firm that is founded solely for integrating psychology in architecture and ensuring every element plays a role in fulfilling the purpose of the intended design.
skills psychology
critical thinking costumer service
architecture project management
coordination budgeting
facade consultant
cost consultant
lighting consultant
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psyarche combining consultancy companies with a psychological twist
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furniture consultant
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where do we fit in the current market?
security consultant blue ocean strategy our company is considered a one of a kind in its market due to it creating its own market through a pocket found in the profession in its current form. A new demand is created to clients who are unaware of the issue.
rethinking hospital and maternity architecture, where in the current system the user is neglected, they “recognize the user as an active part� and provide a variety of site-specific delivery options, cancer clinics, etc...
wh yu s? as successful as these firms are at what they do, they are specific to certain elements, where on the other hand we are a combination of all and more.
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as public awareness of the importance of good workplace mental health and wellbeing is growing, as is the moral, societal and business case for improving it, Deloitte decided to take the initiative by a report designed as a call to action for employers, as well as a practical guide on how to address some of the main barriers to improvement.
trends supporting greater public awareness of mental health
networks and alliances
public conversations
communicating
inspiring
who else?
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lighting shapes
research
materiality
senses
vegetatition size
color elements
acoustics
facade temperature
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services strategy studies consultation project management
interior design
renovations
landscape design architecture urban planning
promotional video
project delivery iterative design process
site-specific surveys
design
psychological studies
project management
design manual
delivery
as-built information
site visits
in-use
post occupancy surveys
project coordination
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case study: a psychiatric center
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