COMMUNITY WELLNESS TOWER
2023 Spring
Advisor: John Comazzi
Individual Project
Project Type: Academic
The outbreak of COVID-19 caused an abrupt increase in mental health cases. As mental health becomes a more normalized phenomenon, it is important to consider how to destigmatize the situation and integrate mental health related programs into our community spaces. This project is sited in Kips Bay for its reputation of having one of the largest healthcare centers in the country. Building upon the premise that public spaces and parks have a positive impact on an individual’s holistic health, the Community Wellness Tower rethinks mental health recovery to be a holistic process that includes physical, mental, and communal aspects.
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Yao Xiao is currently a graduate student studying architecture. This website serves as an archive of work and his relating interests.
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- Rice University, M.Arch (currently enrolled)
- Univeristy of Virginia, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Minor in Urban & Environmental Planning
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