Space
The physical space, supporting function and form
Systems
The operating system, or the guts of the community
Self
The internal landscape & emotional experience
Human ethnographers. Well-being purveyors. Space transformers.
LEARN MOREThe Shift in Our Nature and Nurture
Humans, by nature, are products of our environments. As the digital era encroaches on the way we live and work, our bodies and minds are faced with a new set of challenges.
The results are in - record numbers of anxiety, depression and social isolation – all forcing us to re-examine what it means to live well in today’s world.
Redesign the Environment, Reimagine the Future
It’s logical – compelling even – that we as designers and developers work more intentionally and modify the way we design spaces to better meet human’s rapidly flexing needs.
vsrl operates at the nexus of space, community and mind. We are a research and advisory firm focused on how our external environments shape our internal experience.
The human experience must be the driving force behind every element of space. We turn to human experts – sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists; to tell us how to design spaces for humans.
Our approach allows us to forecast where society is trending and thoughtfully craft environments to meet the future needs of individuals and communities at large.
vis•cer•al
/ˈvis(ə)rəl/
adjective
relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect
Our Multimodal Approach
Experiential design transcends aesthetics. It is the melding together of how it works, and the intuitive sense of how it feels.
How We Help
Each project has its own set of needs, challenges, goals and resources. We collaborate with partners and clients in these areas:
Target Market Analysis
Community Branding
Unit Mix, Floor Plans & Features
Community Design Functionality
Sustainability Initiatives
Amenities & Activation Strategies
Partnerships & Programming
Experience Audits
Technology Integration
The Collective
We are curators, translators and creators. Assembling ecosystems of well-being, our collective is made up of developers, designers, WELL Certified Professionals, physicians, philosophers and architects. We are barn-raisers in the truest sense. Utilizing the skills and collaboration of our community to create spaces we all want to live, work and thrive in.
If you’ve got an expertise and a similar headspace, reach out. Let’s collaborate.
Blog & Resources
Apartment Gyms Evolve Into Wellness Centers…
Forbes.com
Apartment Gyms Evolve Into Wellness Centers…
Three Hot Wellness Architecture Trends For 2019
Forbes.com
Three Hot Wellness Architecture Trends For 2019
Wellness Features Are Becoming A Must Have for Hotels…
NREI
Wellness Features Are Becoming A Must Have for Hotels…
Google at 2019 Milan Design Week: A Space for Being
Google & the future of Neuroaesthetics
Google at 2019 Milan Design Week: A Space for Being