Hi, I’m Lucy, a third year student studying Interior Architecture and Design with a passion for creating community led spaces in the hospitality industry. I believe all spaces should be designed with the user at the centre of the design process, to ensure the space is naturally enhancing their experience. I enjoy the creative process from start to finish, seeing the conceptual models turn into interesting design solutions that work alongside practicality and functionality. I draw inspiration through sensory led design and how humans naturally interact with spaces, which is something I will research further at Ma level in the next few years.
Introducing my final major project: The Neighbourhood nook is a bakery and community hot spot located in the city centre of Birmingham. The design intent behind this project was to create a space that could connect the older and younger generation of Birmingham with a focus on interaction through cooking, baking and sensory interaction. The multi-generational use of the bakery will reduce the risk of social isolation among the elderly but will teach children how to use basic kitchen equipment to cook healthy meals. Using primary research as the foundation for the project, a space was designed
