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Qingnan He

Qingnan He

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Echos of care

My M.Arch. Thesis from the University of Southern California, which began with the question: Can architecture serve as a nurturing force to promote healing?

My research delves into how architectural design can support the mental and physical well-being of individuals in high-pressure professions, like firefighters. Through site interviews and academic research on therapeutic effects via spatial elements, I recognized the mental and physical challenges of the field. Therefore, I proposed a community hub to support not only firefighters but also others experiencing similar mental stress.

 
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Status: School Project