Architecture & Design

Architecture & Design | 19 Green SpaceS In Urban areaS I nterior design begins with the human experience. Therefore, a human centred design approach is the go-to method followed by Disinji. At Disinji we believe that efficient spaces can only be designed with a close relationship between client and the design team. GREEN INTERIORS Promoting Green Interiors is the way forward in the world of interior design. Nowadays, people spend most of their time indoors, moving between their home and their workspaces, practically with little to no interaction with nature or similarly green spaces. It has been proven that the lack of interaction with nature has negative effects on one's mood and effectively on their physical and mental health. At Disinji we strive to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, whilst balancing costs and environmental impacts. As a start up company, growing in what is going to be considered as another construction boom on the Maltese islands, striving to balance costs and environmental impacts is no easy job. We are not alone in this race for greener spaces, and with recent negative impacts on the health of our global eco systems we are late to follow suit. 'Bringing the Outdoors Inside' – Using natural materials, textures and patterns inspired by nature. The most common way of achieving a 'green interior' is to place plants in a space. At Disinji we consider being green as more than an incorporation of vegetation in a space. For Disinji, being green means the inclusion and combination of natural materials, most of which are usually found outdoors. In the case of this project, a combination of natural timber elements, natural stone elements and the choice of natural colours and patterns successfully achieve a nature-centric interior. REPURPOSING INTERIOR ELEMENTS Sustainability also urges the reusing of existing materials and elements. Renovation offers a unique feature, saves time and money, when compared to demolishing and purchasing of new furniture, but more specifically, the impact of carbon on the environment will be limited. It is highly unsustainable to always consider every project as a blank canvas. Listening to a space W o r d s b y N i c o l e T u r n e r G a l e a C o - F o u n d e r & C r e a t i v e D i r e c t o r o f D i s i n j i

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