Reclaiming Urban Comfort: A Sustainable Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center

Modern cities are predominantly shaped around automobiles, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and convenience. However, this car-centric urban design has often come at the expense of ecological health and community well-being. By facilitating urban sprawl, such planning has contributed to widespread deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and the fragmentation of natural ecosystems. The "After Comfort" philosophy emerges as a critical response to this paradigm, advocating for slower, more sustainable, and inclusive urban environments that prioritize nature and human connection over relentless efficiency.

 

Inspired by this philosophy, my project proposes an urban framework that integrates the concept of slow mobility. This involves designing a network of routes that connect key public spaces, encouraging non-motorized transportation such as walking and cycling. These routes are not merely functional pathways but are envisioned as experiential journeys that foster interaction, promote biodiversity, and invite mindfulness in how we navigate the city. By prioritizing slower modes of movement, the project seeks to reshape how urban spaces are perceived and used, promoting a more harmonious relationship between people and their environment..