Designing a guide for architects on how to create public spaces to facilitate contemplation and mindfulness in everyday life.
Contemplative Spaces, as proposed, are environments strategically designed to address the challenges of modern existence by reducing distractions and promoting active contemplation in everyday life. Informed by the principles of operant conditioning, Contemplative Spaces facilitate meaningful integration and modification of mental states, to foster states of contemplation and conscious awareness.
This work champions a multidisciplinary approach by drawing from Buddhism, neuroscience, psychology, and design principles. By delving into topics such as mindfulness, contemplation, and embodiment theories, this work applies theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts, to contribute to the ongoing conversation about consciousness, human experience, and the quest for meaningful existence.
Honors Thesis at Brown University, 12 weeks
Web development, public space design, mindfulness facilitation, interdisciplinary research
Awarded the
Advised by Harold Roth, Larson Difiori, Judson Brewer, Ruth Colwill