Ministry of Happiness
Ministry of Happiness
GDP and continuous growth as a measure of development is a capitalist construct which is no longer compatible with the challenges of climate change and social inequality we face. Progressive societies are starting to value measures of happiness and well-being as the alternative measure of success. This projects imagines a new Ministry of Happiness and Wellbeing for London, in one of the most prominent of locations, the Serpentine Lake, which signifies the importance of which a progressive new future society might hold such values.
GDP and continuous growth as a measure of development is a capitalist construct which is no longer compatible with the challenges of climate change and social inequality we face. Progressive societies are starting to value measures of happiness and well-being as the alternative measure of success. This projects imagines a new Ministry of Happiness and Wellbeing for London, in one of the most prominent of locations, the Serpentine Lake, which signifies the importance of which a progressive new future society might hold such values.
The possibility of the Korean Reunification is now more relevant than it ever was. The thesis and design of this project will explore the approach taken toward a socially sustainable reunification. The driving factor being the divided families of Korea. Based on the spatial typologies of the hanok, the RC facilitates the reconnecting and familiarisation of similarity of the two people groups The programmes and the spatial strategies of transition within the centre will give a gradual adjusting environment to one another's culture- to build up compassion and anticipation for the future.
