While digital work culture can keep us tethered to enclosed indoor environments, working spaces emerge as a unique opportunity to reimagine the workplace experience. This thesis explores how indoor-outdoor architecture can be integrated into work environments to promote wellness, productivity, creativity, and foster a deeper connection to nature. By blending built environments with natural elements, the design aims to evoke the openness, calm, and restorative qualities we associate with the outdoors. Drawing on principles of nature-inspired design, this research investigates how elements such as daylight, greenery, water features, natural ventilation, and natural materials can shape more human-centered workspaces. The thesis proposes a coworking model that redefines the modern workplace—transforming it into a dynamic, inclusive, and rejuvenating ecosystem aligned with the evolving values of contemporary work life.

In today’s fast-paced world, many young adults entering a new stage of independence experience heightened anxiety and isolation from their surrounding communities. My thesis explores how interior environments can support this transitional period by fostering emotional well-being and a sense of belonging. Focusing on post-college adults, my design prioritizes comfort and familiarity by drawing on residential cues that evoke the feeling of home. This approach creates a gentle, welcoming atmosphere that reduces the psychological barriers often associated with social spaces. Rooted in the principles of slow architecture, the design encourages users to move at their own pace, absorb their surroundings, and engage mindfully. Flexible zones accommodate varying comfort levels, offering options for solitude, casual interaction, or deeper connection. By creating spaces that feel safe, nurturing, and intuitively navigable, this project aims to bridge the gap between isolation and community and support mental health through thoughtful, human-centered design.