BACHELOR THESIS PROJECT

The following is the final product of my Bachelor's Thesis research, which investigated the restorative effects of wood in the built environment on student health and well-being. The project involved the adaptive reuse of a 1,670 sqm. (18,000 sqft.) World War II munitions plant into a student centre. The Restoration Hub addresses social and mental health issues faced by post-secondary students as a result of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions by creating a comfortable, safe space for them to connect with their peers, study for exams, and recharge their inner batteries through physical activity or meditation.