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This Cone-shaped Chair amplifies the sounds of the river in front of it to help you calm down

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The chair’s unique design works the same way cupping your hands around your ear helps you hear better. Dubbed the Amplification Of The Senses Chair, this unique piece of public furniture can be found placed along the banks of the Han River in Seoul. Designed to be a place where citizens can go for a moment of reflection, relaxation, and tranquility, the chair’s unique design gathers sounds from around the river and channels them toward your ears, creating a unique ASMR experience that helps relax and rejuvenate you. “This river is one of the few places to feel nature in this polluted city,” said designer Eun Whan Cho, who was commissioned to make the chairs by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. “When we sit on these chairs, the sounds of trees and rivers are amplified,” he adds. The megaphone-shaped backrest of the chair not only heightens your sense of hearing but also blocks out your peripheral vision, allowing you to completely focus on what’s in front of you and helping your mind drown out any distracting thoughts and emotions.

Designer: Eun Whan Cho (Mootaa)

The chair’s clever design turns sitting into a much more intense activity by enhancing your hearing in a way that makes you concentrate on the tranquility of nature. Doing a much better job at boosting your focus and reducing your stress than any lo-fi playlist on YouTube possibly ever could, the bench acts as a place where you go to give your mind a break. You’re surrounded by nature, fresh air, the smell of grass, and the sounds of water rippling, birds chirping, and tree branches rustling in the wind.

The chair’s focus on nature is dual-fold. Not only does it physically help you connect with nature, it’s entirely made from recycled plastic waste too. Waste around Seoul is gathered, cleaned, and pulverized into tiny chips of colored plastic that are then bound with a resin and applied on large molds. Once the resin cures, the massive pieces are de-molded and assembled to form the chairs. Each chair removes a significant amount of plastic from entering landfills or becoming ‘nature’s problem’. In a way, the chair’s purpose, as well as its construction both, have a cleansing effect. The chair’s design cleanses the environment of plastic, and sitting on it helps cleanse the human’s mind of any distracting thoughts!

Each bench is meticulously hand-cast by applying a resin-suspended composite of recycled plastic chips onto large molds.

Plastic waste for the chairs began being collected in 2018, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to manufacture and install the chairs on the promenade around the Han River by 2026.

The Amplification Of The Senses Chair is a Silver Winner of the A’ Design Award for the year 2022.

The materials that make up the bench are obtained by crushing plastic waste in Seoul.

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Amplify the zen with this meditation chair inspired by the Tibetan singing bowl

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As anyone who has ever been stressed and wants to have a temporary escape from what stresses them (which is most likely everyone), a meditation or quiet room is probably something you’d like to have. But not everyone can have a spare room at home or in the office. But what if it was just a chair that you can put in the corner and give you space to get a bit of tranquility. And what if you could even get some “natural” music to go along with your de-stressing time?

Designer: Lee Ye Chan

The “Goyo” chair is an avant-garde-looking piece of furniture that gives you a space for tranquility in the middle of a busy and stressful day. It’s actually inspired by the traditional singing bowls we see Tibetan monks use for their meditation practices and special rituals. It does look like a bowl with its rounded steel shape that will enclose you and give you the calming and healing qualities associated with the bowls.

The bowl shape of the chair is punctuated by a smooth, maple wood seat and stand. The round seat is meant to engulf you and keep away all the distractions that may be bringing you stress and pain. The backrest and the seat are also angled and contoured to make it more comfortable for you to sit there and meditate and experience the healing qualities it may bring to you. You can actually strike the bowl if you want the soft, rippling sounds to resonate.

Design-wise, it does look like it belongs in a museum or in a temple. The product renders make it seem like the chair is not that comfortable but since it’s meant to be a meditation chair, surely the actual product is meant to bring relaxation and comfort. Given that it’s one of my dreams to have somewhere I can escape to in the middle of a busy day, this seems to be something I’d like to add to our office.

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Desktop Mars Zen Garden: Interplanetary Peace

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Originally created as places for monks to meditate on Buddha’s teachings, Zen gardens have been miniaturized and available in desktop versions for quite some time now. Just not in interplanetary form, like this Mars Zen Garden available from Uncommon Goods. The desktop meditation garden features a 10″ diameter resin tray, red sand, lava rocks, a tiny astronaut and Sojourner rover, and a rake for making patterns. I am going to have so much fun relaxing and not working!

The copper-finish nickel rake features one end for raking and the other for creating craters from meteorite impacts. How realistic. Of course, if they wanted to make it even more realistic, it should come with some alien mini-figures as well. Stop hiding the truth, NASA!

I remember I had a miniature Zen garden in high school to help calm my nerves from the high stress of youth (little did I know!), but my cat Bill eventually knocked it off my desk, and all the sand got lost in the carpet. I suppose I should just be thankful he didn’t decide to use it as a litter box instead. At least there’s that.

[via The Awesomer]

The world’s first Yoga-friendly cushion ensures you have perfect form while meditating

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The Float Meditation Cushion’s unique design bases itself on human ergonomics, with a form that’s purpose-driven to help you sit comfortably in popular yoga positions like the easier version of the lotus pose (padma asana) and the kneeling asana (vajra asana). The cushion’s molded design and foam construction provide just the right blend between rigidity and comfort, allowing you to meditate for longer without those aching ankles and knees.

Designer: Zmind Design

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Designed to be the ‘ergonomic office chair’ equivalent of meditating, Float guides your body into the right position, ensuring your limbs and hips are postured the way they need to be, and your spine is perfectly straight – unlike with yoga mats where your spine ends up slouching most of the time.

Seiza Position – While sitting in Seiza, with the legs tucked underneath the body, the downward sloping design provides relief from back pain. With the posture aligned, the body tall, and the joints decompressed, the abdominal core is strengthened.

The benefits of cross-legged sitting and seiza kneeling go back centuries to Indian and Japanese times. It’s well known that both these postures do wonders for digestion, while also boosting body/joint flexibility and blood flow. They both help develop good posture, boost focus, relieve anxiety, and restore energy levels. While for first-timers, sitting in those postures for longer hours can result in aching joints, the Float Meditation Cushion eases you into them, allowing you to sit on any surface, no matter how hard, in complete comfort.

Seated Position – Float supports legs, hips, and thighs to help create proper body alignment when meditating in a seated position. Float raises the hips slightly, preventing the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the legs.

The Float Meditation Cushion comes with an intuitive form that’s easy to use and equally easy to carry, thanks to the strategically-placed cutout on it that doubles as a handle. About as portable as your average yoga mat, the Float Meditation Cushion focuses its entire efforts on good posture while meditating (or even sometimes when you’re not). The cushion supports seating and seiza (kneeling) positions, and also comes with a magnetic attachment that snaps to the back of the cushion, extending its backrest for even more lumbar support.

Available in 2 different sizes, each cushion comes formed from 100% polyurethane foam tested at a rating of 85 for ‘medium softness’ on the Foam Shore Durometer, with the ability to easily take up to 300lbs in weight. Each cushion is then clad with a 400g polyester fabric that’s given a micro-suede texture that feels good against the skin. Made to be thicker than your average cushion cover, the fabric is abrasion-resistant for durability and is even water-repellent, so you can just wipe the sweat off once you’re done… although given how refreshingly comfortable this cushion is designed to be, we won’t fault you for not wanting to get up!

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Float ergonomic cushion makes meditation a more uplifting experience

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There are many touted benefits to meditation, both psychological and even physiological, but very few people actually adopt the practice, let alone stick to it. Similar to the advice about eating vegetables, it’s easier said than done, and many people find it difficult to maintain focus for even a few minutes. Locking yourself up in a room might be relatively easy, but finding a comfortable position and a comfortable seat is actually harder than it sounds. And just like with eating vegetables, what you need is some special ingredient that will make the experience more enjoyable. This meditation cushion is that special sauce that will make you feel like you’re peacefully floating among the clouds.

Designer: Zmind Design

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Most advice for those just starting out with meditation involves simply using what’s already there, like a comfortable chair or even a floor cushion. The suggestion is meant to assure beginners that you don’t need any special or expensive equipment to get started, removing part of their hesitation to even try meditating. That said, the common advice also takes for granted that not all seats are properly designed to induce a relaxed state needed for meditation, and if you’re not careful, you could even cause some injury to your body in the process.

But if you think that the solution involves some hi-tech chair with fancy and confusing features, you might be shocked at how unassuming and nondescript the Float cushion actually looks. Its simplicity not only belies the intelligence of its design but also matches the spirit of the activity itself. It doesn’t look visually overwhelming and doesn’t get in your way, allowing you to focus on finding inner peace while your body remains comfortable and protected.

Seated Position – Float supports legs, hips, and thighs to help create proper body alignment when meditating in a seated position. Float raises the hips slightly, preventing the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the legs.

Part of Float’s magic is its rather irregular form, specially designed to support the lower back and keep the shoulders upright while sitting on the ground during meditation. It might also not look like it, but the cushion supports the two most common seating positions during meditation, sitting crossed-leg or kneeling in Seiza form. In both cases, the form of the cushion guides the proper position of the legs so that no nerves, blood vessels, or joints are compressed, which could lead to discomfort and injury.

Seiza Position – While sitting in Seiza, with the legs tucked underneath the body, the downward sloping design provides relief from back pain. With the posture aligned, the body tall, and the joints decompressed, the abdominal core is strengthened.

It might also not look like it, but the cushion is actually made from high-quality molded viscoelastic memory foam that is comfortable to sit on but still manages to keep its shape for a very long time. This is no trivial feature because it means that the Float won’t be finding its way into landfills far longer than typical cushions. You can have peace of mind knowing that you aren’t contributing to the world’s trash problem while you try to achieve inner peace.

Its surface is covered with a furniture-grade 100% polyester fabric that uses a micro-suede texture to give it a premium feel. It isn’t all just looks, though, as the material is durable as well as stain and water-resistant. That means it should survive an accident outdoors, but if you really need to pick it up to transfer locations quickly, the hallow cutout makes it a breeze to carry the cushion.

You might not need specialized equipment to get started on meditation, but even experts know what a big difference a comfortable and ergonomic seat could make. With its simple yet ingenious design, high-quality materials, and stylish looks, the Float Meditation Cushion will make you look forward to every meditation session. Who knows? You might not even want to get up anymore because of how much it makes you feel like you’re floating on cloud nine.

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Yves Behar & Dr. Deepak Chopra collaborated on the IRIS meditative pod design to create quiet moments in busy places

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The Iris pod is a meditation space designed by the likes of Deepak Chopra and Yves Behar for people to have a place for a quiet respite in crowded areas.

Working from home has introduced many changes to office culture. The need for productive collaboration and communication has been emphasized, leading many to address the shortcomings of their company’s specific culture in ways that bring about effective change for mutual benefit.

Designers: Deepak Chopra, Yves Behar, fuseproject for OpenSeed

Weaving more purposeful rest breaks into the workday has been one such change in today’s workforce, inspiring many employees to seek out meditative and quiet moments throughout their workdays. Spurred by the cultural shift, OpenSeed joined forces with alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, design studio fuseproject, and designer Yves Behar to launch Iris, a series of meditation pods meant to provide moments of calm in high-traffic areas, like the office.

Providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of collaborative workspaces, the Iris meditation pod completely shuts the outside world away so you can find some peaceful respite in its nest-like interior. Even a recent study showed that meditating in an Iris pod during the workday leads to more productive workflow, increasing effectiveness and amplifying meditative benefits. Inside, Iris achieves optimal meditative conditions through essential oils, integrated sound and light technology, as well as guided meditations. Partnering with Deepak Chopra in advisory and content, every aspect of the Iris pod is designed by those who understand meditation in its rich history and ever-changing complexities.

Constructed from sustainable materials, the Iris pod’s exterior is comprised of felt panels to block out about 60-70% of outside sounds. Ideally, the Iris pod will be positioned in its own quiet space, taking up only 100 square feet at most, requiring only one 20 amp electrical outlet for operation. In addition, each pod comes with a WiFi-enabled tablet that uploads and updates new meditation content.

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Headspace POD gives you space for distraction-free meditation

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In one of the episodes of the now-canceled (but brilliant) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, their office had these pods where an employee could lock themselves in if they wanted to take a nap or get away from everyone else. It seemed like a perfect thing to have at the office except that it looked pretty claustrophobic since you had to close the “cover” to get yourself away from everything. But a pod that could help you relax and have some me-time seems like a good idea, especially now when some companies are going back to work at their headquarters.

Designers: Mike & Maiike

A “progressive industrial design studio” has partnered with meditation app Headspace to create the Headspace Pod, a piece of furniture that can help you meditate without any distractions. It looks like a giant mailbox with its arc-shaped structure but with a comfortable-looking cushion seat inside. There is also a cushion at the back so you will feel more relaxed as you try to calm yourself down or wash the stress away with the appropriate meditation.

There are no screens within the pod or any device to plug in your headphones or earphones. The idea is to not bring anything with you while you meditate and to not have any distractions while you do so. They installed a built-in directional audio that you will only be able to hear when you’re inside the pod. Within it, you will only see three buttons that you can choose from: relax, refresh, and focus. Each meditation lasts 10 minutes, which may be enough time to give you time away from your work.

They designed the Headspace Pod not for your living room or bedroom but for public places like in offices, universities, building lobbies, hotels, co-working spaces, event places, and other spaces where people might need to take a break. While you can always plug in to the Headspace app on your phone, there’s something about sitting upright inside a pod and listening to curated meditations depending on what you need at the time.

The fact that it’s still partially open may not be comfortable for some people but for someone who’s not such a fan of tiny, enclosed spaces, this is the perfect pod to have. If you do see a Headspace Pod somewhere in your area, would you try it out?

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Human behavior defines the layout of this elemental pavilion to bring visitors a unique spatial experience

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The Wood Pavilion #2 from LIN Architecture is the second installment to the studio’s Wood Pavilion, a timber structure with an interior layout that was defined by human behavior.

Just two months ago, LIN Architecture finished work on Wood Pavilion #1, an all-black meditative space designed to be ergonomic, where humans could give in to their most natural and instinctual behavior. Today, LIN Architecture is back with another wooden pavilion, which is aptly called Wood Pavilion #2. Coated in red paint, the Wood Pavilion #2 shares the same purpose as its predecessor and is located in the same neighborhood in China’s ​​Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province.

Designer: LIN Architecture

Designed as, “a spatial experiment on using small-scaled temporary buildings to stimulate the site,” the Wood Pavilion #2 features a series of unpaired windows and internal cavities that are meant to give visitors a unique, visual, and spatial experience.

Throughout the pavilion, the layered walls are intersected by various internal cavities that collect sunlight and offer views of the outdoors, prompting visitors to take a seat or wander through the structure like a labyrinth.

Covering only 50 sqm, the Wood Pavilion #2 finds space and height through an intricate layout that weaves together rooms like an entryway that only leads to a wall and elemental sitting space. The four walls that compose Wood Pavilion #2 have been washed with a red dye, emphasizing the pavilion’s primal lure. In designing the second generation Wood Pavilion, the architects at LIN Architecture took what they learned from the first pavilion and applied it to the second’s construction process.

“Based on previous theoretical research,” the architects at LIN suggest, Wood Pavilion #2 is “a prototype combining theory and practice: based on a human scale, each section of the pavilion is used to set different spaces to guide people and their interaction patterns.”

Firstly, Wood Pavilion #2 maintained a human-centered layout and then looked to proxemic, behaviorology, and ergonomics to further develop the structure’s pathways spatial personality. Finding harmony in the surrounding architecture and community, “Wooden Pavilion #2 not only creates a dialogue with the traditional architectural forms of the village but also serves the local residents who, in their leisure time, can communicate and enjoy the harmonious relationship between the architectural space and its surrounding nature.”

Curved seats provide spots for visitors to take in the views and bathe in the sunlight.

Before constructing the Wood Pavilion #2, architects with LIN studied the human behavior and patterns of the local community.

The Wood Pavilion #2 serves to harmonize with the local community’s preexisting architecture. 

While it appears monolithic for its labyrinth-like layout, Wood Pavilion #2 is sized to human-scale.

The timber cabin is entirely constructed from timber and interconnected with steel columns and screws.

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The best gadgets to help you master the art of meditation during this pandemic

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Look, I know life can get hectic and work can be super exhausting. Add a global pandemic to the mix, and it’s a recipe for disaster! Especially for our mental health. Taking care of our mental well-being has never been more essential, considering how troubling the times are. As much as we tend to pay attention to our physical well-being, it’s time to do the same for our mental health. Meditation can really help you unwind, release stress, and create an overall tranquil mindset. Although if you’re anything like me, sitting still without a single thought in your head can seem damn near impossible! Hence we’ve curated a collection of innovative gadgets to help you master the art of meditation. From a meditation headset designed by Layer, to a foldable bed that uses sound and vibration to help you meditate – these inventive product designs are all you need to inculcate meditation sessions into your daily routine! Start your day or end it on a peaceful and tranquil note. You can thank us later!

1. The LightVision meditation headset

Layer Design has once again demonstrated its knack for winning creations with the LightVision meditation headset designed for US-based tech startup Resonate. The headset is an array of LED lights that create a layer of magic to the visual feed for the user – literally turning the natural videos being cast into a sequence of biomorphic patterns. Amazingly, these patterns are visible to the closed eyes as the ever-changing kaleidoscope of sequences creates a sensory input. This triggers the brain’s “frequency-following response” according to Layer Design. The ergonomic form of the headset sits comfortably around the face and the eyes for a distraction-free restful state of mind. The latter as you know is very hard to achieve since the mind wanders into realms you otherwise don’t want it to.

2. The Soul

Designed with a specific goal in mind – of bringing you to your place of Zen – the SOUL ambient sound generator boasts of a pure all-white minimalist form factor, with 8 tactile sliders on the top and ambient lighting at the base of the speaker. It doesn’t need connecting to your Wi-Fi, doesn’t come with an app, doesn’t have Bluetooth… It’s one job is to help calm you down and not inundate you with features, trackers, paid subscriptions. The sliders on the top are shaped like tactile spherical sliders that let you build out your soundscape, letting you choose between sounds you want and how loud you want them.

3. Muse S

The Muse S is an innovative meditation and sleep headband equipped with a mind-blowing feature – the Digital Sleeping Pill. The intriguing feature helps you drift off to sleep, if you wake up at night, and find yourself struggling to fall asleep again. Created from rayon, spandex, and nylon, the comfortable wearable boasts a 10-hour battery life, and diligently tracks your sleep, body, heart, breath, and mind. The device creates a precise report of your sleeping pattern and habits. Its lightweight form makes it pretty comfy to sleep in as well! Creating and maintaining a consistent and healthy sleeping pattern has never been easier with the Muse S. Currently in its 3rd generation, the new and improved design completely beats its predecessors!

4. Core Meditation Trainer

Built from rosewood, the Core Meditation Trainer is perfect for tracking your meditation journey and keeping a tab on your progress! It maintains a record of your meditation history, allowing you to carefully note how far you’ve come. A built-in ECG sensor keeps the device updated as to when you’re meditating. A monthly or annual subscription gives you access to a variety of meditation experiences and exercises, to help build up your meditative abilities and duration. Core’s aesthetics are natural, minimal, and warm, further inculcating a sensation of mindfulness and serenity.

5. The Petal Chair

Meet the European Product Design Award-winning chair that looks to flowers for furniture inspiration. The chair comes with three gently curved petals, almost resembling an exotic orchid. The chair’s diagonally slanted armrests are wonderful for relaxing your weary limbs as well as sitting in the yogic lotus posture, with your legs folded inwards. To reinforce the chair’s sense of comfort, it comes with pillows for cushioning, suspended using extendable straps that you can height-adjust for that comfortable sweet spot. “The Petal armchair is designed to change the position of the body and improve blood circulation. It gives the ability to take a break and restore your mental balance”, says the St. Petersburg-based design studio, Alter Ego.

6. The Opus SoundBed

Combining ‘Spatial Sound and Vibration with Proven Healing Practices’, the Opus SoundBed™ Opus uses a unique folding design to compress down to the size of an ottoman pouf. The bed, when fully opened, aims at providing an at-home multisensorial experience that “recharges the body and restores the nervous system”, according to physician Dr. Molly Maloof. Full-body vibrations and spatial sound provide an upgraded approach to therapy and healing, helping the body reduce stress and release the hormones associated with happiness and euphoria. The entire experience is powered by the Opus Journeys™ app, which lets you set personal goals, activate therapy sessions, and even sign up for remote therapy events and live events with leading experts in mindfulness, relationships, peak performance, and more.

7. OpenSeed

In the chaotic city life, where one doesn’t get a chance to revitalize, OpenSeed has a cool reason to recharge your mind, body, and soul even in crowded spaces. Ideally made for workplaces, luxury hotels, airport lounges, and public settings – this meditation pod is an amalgam of visual, audio, and sensory input for the user to calm down and take the journey inwards. The womb-shaped design aims to quiet the mind chatter and elevate performance for increased productivity. To achieve this, OpenSeed has got a tested and ideal mix of therapeutic ambient sounds matched with the lighting and essential oils to transition the senses to a happy state.

8. The LivLab HoomBand

The LivLab Hoomband is a soft headband you can wear around your forehead to help you relax and unwind when you’re having trouble falling asleep. The headband can be connected to an app, allowing it to play guided meditations, hypnotic stories, soundscapes, white noise, and ASMR. The headband helps to eliminate your anxiety and create a general sense of wellbeing, enabling you to gently drift off to sleep. Created from a ventilated and elastic fabric, the headband is extremely comfy to wear, whether you’re walking around or in bed. The earphones are ultra-flat and thin, so you don’t even feel them! The Hoomband lets you effortlessly integrate a meditation session into your daily nighttime routine!

9. The Buda Ball

Designed by the team who created Flyte, the floating lightbulb that could illuminate without any wires, Buda Ball operates on the same principle of magnetic levitation. Instead of a tungsten bulb, however, the Buda Ball features a 20mm metal sphere that levitates against a wooden base. The Buda Ball’s special brand of levitating tech allows it to work horizontally as well as vertically, which means your ball and base could be placed either on a coffee table or even mounted on a wall. The ball, once lowered onto its electromagnetic base, finds its levitating position (with a little bit of practice) and floats with its signature carefree spirit. The idea is to emulate the ball, by clearing your surroundings, elevating yourself, and being in a state of carefree zen… sound familiar?

10. The Luma³ relaxation cube

Every 55 minutes, the Luma³ relaxation cube gently prods and reminds you to take a 5-minute break to breathe, relax and refocus. It encourages you to perform 4 conscious breathing exercises, in turn reducing stress and boosting your overall productivity. It utilizes light and color to create a tranquil atmosphere, making it really helpful if you’re trying to relax before you sleep at night. It can guide you through a relaxing nighttime routine, allowing you to unwind after work, and coaxing you into a peaceful slumber.

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This all-black cabin embraces a minimal, ergonomic design and is stripped down to embrace human behavior

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Lin Architecture constructed the Wood Pavilion #1 to create an ergonomic and meditative space where humans can indulge in their most instinctual and natural behavior.

Human behavior is at the core of architecture and design. To build functional and meaningful structures and buildings, architects must first look towards the ways people naturally interact with interior spaces, the outdoors, and infrastructure. This marked the starting place for China-based architecture firm Lin Architecture when they developed plans for their Wood Pavilion #1, a prototypical experiment on space that redefines what living quarters could look like humans.

Located on Jiangxin Island in China’s Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, the Wood Pavilion #1 is founded on each and every aspect of its surroundings as well as how the structure’s dwellers would interact with them. Upon scouting the location of the Wood Pavilion #1, situated near a river that’s popular with the province’s many tourists, Lin Architecture focused on three keywords: ergonomics, Proxemics, and Behaviorology.

Of course, ergonomics speaks to the structure’s intuitive edge, meaning the building’s parameters and floor plan were developed to naturally flow where the everyday human is drawn. Proxemics, on the other hand, falls in line with the “category of physical space, discussing how intimate space, private space, social space, and public space are defined and designed at different scales.”

Finally, Behaviorology considers “various elements in the natural environment was studied and explored. Breeze, sunshine, the sound of waves, drizzle, sweet osmanthus fragrance, affecting feelings, perceptions, touch, hearing, visual elements, are the materials of our design.”

The Wood Pavilion #1 was essentially designed to cater to the bare essentials of human behavior. Stripped away from technology and smart features, the Wood Pavilion #1 invites humans to indulge in their most natural instincts and tendencies. Each aspect, from the windows to the sitting benches, is carefully crafted and situated to create a dialogue between space and time.

Vista points are located in the most appropriate spots to capture the rising of the sun, and another presents the sunset. Cavities in the exterior facade create interior sound chambers to echo the sounds of the sea breeze, cicadas singing, and frogs chirping.

Constructed after a devoted period of researching human behavior and movement in regards to space, the Wood Pavilion #1 forms the ideal center for “sitting, squatting, lying down, meditating, listening, peeping, wandering, overlooking, and even staring.” This, Lin Architecture note, “is the form of space.”

Designer Lin Architecture

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