Sam Philpott

Growing evidence points towards mental health becoming one of biggest social challenges of the future, and a perfect storm of converging factors could lead to the issue characterising a generation.  The Haven aims to provide a mobile wellbeing solution for young people working in city environments through integrated vehicle, architecture, service and healthcare design.

It’s a fully autonomous electric car – and a genuine attempt to redefine perceptions of private vehicles.  Using NHS guidance, the interior architecture crafts spaces for mindfulness and interaction, initiating two of the biggest steps towards preventing mental health issues. A corresponding service evolved with the concept to enhance the design, socially incentivising people to share the car.

Imagine the afternoon sun softly illuminating the wooden surround of tranquil window seat, whilst dynamic bench seating induces a spontaneity amongst new friends to interact.  In the Haven, it is the many small moments of delight like these that accumulate into a meaningful and beautiful change of environment.