"Architecture is really about well-being. On the one hand, it's about shelter, but it's also about pleasure." Zaha Hadid

In taking a holistic design approach with an understanding of human patterns such as reactive behaviours, movement, needs and desires, we are able to truly design for people, now and into the future from a more conscious perspective. Current systems are too often designed without taking responsibility for their longevity or human-centric useability and desirability. This has led to the irresponsible 'throw away' mentality that is currently harming people and the planet. I do not wish to live in a placeless world but one full of thought-provoking beauty and balance that we can all thrive in.

The design of our environment from our homes, workplaces and places of leisure or retreat all have a deep relationship with the innate sociological, psychological and physiological needs of us as humans. The effects that these relationships have on individuals stems into the public realm and overall societal structure with the potential to significantly impact the broader community’s infrastructure and economy, as well as quality of life. Our built environment plays a major role in our everyday lives no matter what context we live, work or play in which highlights how important it is for us as designers to implement designs that have a positive influence on the lives of people – after all, they are our clients, the users and the essence of our purpose.