This project creates a design for a community-based educational facility to promote mental health issues through innovative and non-standard teaching techniques. The building is designed to improve the mental health of its users and improve environmental and ecological conditions in its location.

Situated in King’s Cross, next to Camley Street Natural Park, the building consists of structures and spaces that are carefully shaped to enhance common coping techniques for anxiety.

The design centres around an aromatherapy wellness space. Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses essential oils and smells for therapeutic benefit. Studies have shown that it can provide relief from anxiety and depression.

Using natural materials, such as timber, and integrating the building with the surrounding landscape, the design provides a relaxing retreat within a busy city district. Other features include temporary sleeping rooms, a sound therapy room beside the canal, three sensory rooms (one of which is a lavender-infused sauna), and communal terraces for socialising. The building positively benefits all users with no discrimination.