Architecture should not look good, but it should make us feel good, too, as it can undoubtedly impact our wellbeing and quality of life. Sunshine and fresh air, beyond affecting light levels and temperature, are energising and uplifting with the potential to influence our energy levels and mood. Open-plan living can encourage and support interactions and foster positive relationships, while flexible and zoned spaces cater for the changing dynamics of growing families.
This house in Coogee, Sydney, is light, open and spacious – just what the clients ordered. Designed by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects and home to a family with two young boys, it reflects both Madeleine and the client’s desire for bright, breezy spaces, knowing how they positively contribute to wellbeing. “I’m very much interested in how spaces feel and…
