Laura Hennigan

Level 8

2020

The concept for Roots depicts the interaction between nature and the built environment. Nearby Victorian architecture represents the restrictive spaces we have previously inhabited which separate us from the natural environment. As you enter ROOTS a story unfolds, with nature coursing through the building, pulling back the walls we have built and creating more organic, dynamic and inspiring spaces. My intentions as a designer are to link Sustainability and Biophilic design, to create interior environments which not only have a low impact on the external environment, but also promote the health and wellbeing of their users, catering for both people and place.

Roots – Youth Hub for Sligo Town: Sligo has a rich cultural heritage in art, music and literature. My design gives the young people of Sligo a space to grow and develop their creativity, allowing them to contribute to the future of Sligo’s creative culture.