Future Neighbourhood - Be Anywhere, Together. |
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IA Interior Architects was honoured to be one of six design teams developing a Future Neighbourhood Pavilion at Toronto’s Interior Design Show, January 18-21, 2024. IDS’ Future Neighbourhood is an immersive journey of visionary installations that address challenges like the housing crisis, evolving workspaces, aging in place, and tech integration. Inspired by Toronto's diverse neighborhoods, let’s step into a world where design shapes our future…
The Concept
Research indicates that time spent in nature is connected to cognitive and mental health benefits, as well as improvements in mood and emotional well-being.
We spend at least 1/3 of our day working, so immersing ourselves in a natural environment benefits our health and keeps us at our most productive state.
Be Anywhere. Together. puts this into practice with a sensory, healing, and transformative experience that explores the intersection of technology and sustainability. Here, technology surrounds and immerses you in nature as we dive into four key elements: Connection, Community, Sensory, and Sustainability.
Research indicates that time spent in nature is connected to cognitive and mental health benefits, as well as improvements in mood and emotional well-being.
We spend at least 1/3 of our day working, so immersing ourselves in a natural environment benefits our health and keeps us at our most productive state.
Be Anywhere. Together. puts this into practice with a sensory, healing, and transformative experience that explores the intersection of technology and sustainability. Here, technology surrounds and immerses you in nature as we dive into four key elements: Connection, Community, Sensory, and Sustainability.
We prioritized the use of sustainable materials in the booth’s design. These materials are derived from renewable resources such as plants and have the potential to be more environmentally friendly and less resource-intensive. After the show, IA donated furnishings and exhibit components to local institutions or organizations that can benefit them. Our exhibit fabrication process also followed this environmentally and socially sustainable mindset, ensuring valuable resources are not wasted and can assist others in the community. We promote a culture of sharing and borrowing among our community. Our ultimate goal is to have zero impact and generate no waste.
The immersive environment engages all the senses. By utilizing digital experiences, we transform spaces to suit different activities, and by incorporating bio-based materials, we create a rich and stimulating sensory experience. Using a blend of cutting-edge display technology within this immersive space added a touch of wonder, enhanced storytelling, and sparked conversations among participants. The digital experiences offer the ability to refresh the space without the need for construction. An LG Transparent Touch OLED display controls the content shown on a large 171" All-in-one LED and two 75" portrait LCDs that flank it on either side. Visitors can cycle through different environments and learn about our experience through a simple and intuitive navigation.
Elevating architectural design with integrated technology empowers us to create sensory-filled digital experiences that provide deeper emotional engagement. In our concept, we surround visitors with digital canvases that transcend them to virtual spaces. Advancements in XR and Spatial UX design are influencing not only mixed reality devices, but also reimagining transparent display technology and its role in augmenting physical spaces. This allows us to be immersed together with others, unifying the best of the physical and virtual world.