Stillness in Sight

“Stillness In Sight” is a youth mental health centre in partnership with the not-for-profit organisation Headspace. With today’s young adults in a constant state of over-stimulation, this project allows an escape from life’s mayhem and puts everything into perspective. The architectural concept is to frame nature for the users in order to create moments of pause and self-reflection. This concept is further strengthened through the sandstone cliff courtyard that grounds the project and fosters a reconnection to nature, people and personal identity. The architectural layout, form and programs are reflective of my thesis research topics: Order, Nature and Social connections.

Internal courtyard grounded by the sandstone cliff which has been treated as the building's mural.

Intentful framing to highlight open green spaces and water views for the users inside. Conversely, the internal activities are intentfully framed for passing pedestrians creating moments of pause.

The building acts as an extension of the sandstone cliff through the similar aesthetics and formulation process of rammed earth.

Site response for massing: setback, extrude ground floor communal, extrude headspace volumes, cut/splay/offset ground for community engagement, connect headspace volumes with external walkways and cut/rotate volumes to highlight site opportunities.