Saudades da Natureza | Sao Paulo, Brazil
Within the last decade, Brazil’s urban cities have grown exponentially due to the increase of its advanced economy and new technologies. However, this rapid urbanization has also caused an increase in mental health and environmental issues within these cities, as the presence of their natural forests has been destroyed and thus, disrupting the balance of life. I am challenging the typical design approach in urban development by proposing a mental wellness center designed with a focus on biophilic design in Brazil’s largest city of São Paulo, otherwise known as “The Stone Jungle”. This model of design is intended to restore the balance of the natural and built environment in our cities, bringing back life into the urban environment of Brazil.
