The invisible impact
IED Barcelona – Student: Alicia Sirera
Academic year
2024/2025
Climate change and pollution, poor air quality, mental stress, and artificial light are some of the causes of the everyday skin problems currently faced by those living in cities.To counteract this, the student has designed a skin regeneration centre with a holistic approach.
Incorporating emotive design, user routines and spatial distribution as part of a broader approach to health, the project seeks to mitigate the effects of urban life, allowing people to reconnect with their own skin and senses.
The exterior shell functions as a living architectural filter, illustrating how even a structure can contribute to well-being. It also includes a combination of climbing plants and permeable concrete, creating a passive system that converts sunlight, heat and pollutants into softer, gentler and healthier stimuli.
Inside, the zones are deliberately designed not only to fulfil each function, but also in terms of emotion, with the aim of promoting tranquility, presence, and healing.
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