Threads | Interior

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Threads is an OCD center that uses spatial design to support therapy, awareness, and community interaction. Focused on contamination and checking OCD, the project integrates ERP-based environments, workshops, and shared spaces to help individuals gradually challenge compulsive behaviors while fostering understanding and support.

Research

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Problem

Form exploration

The form of Threads is shaped by the way OCD thoughts evolve. It starts with scattered elements, representing intrusive and overwhelming thoughts. As they repeat and connect, they form continuous loops, mirroring compulsive patterns. These loops are then refined into clear, controlled boundaries, bringing a sense of order and stability. As the form develops, it becomes inhabitable, creating spaces that guide movement, reduce uncertainty, and support the therapeutic experience.

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Materials Board

The material palette is designed to respond to contamination and checking OCD by reducing visual and sensory triggers while maintaining a controlled and predictable environment.

Low-reflective and non-porous surfaces support hygiene perception and minimize visual fixation, while soft and acoustic materials reduce sensory overload.

Frosted glass introduces diffused boundaries that limit unnecessary visual checking, and biophilic elements are applied in a controlled manner to support well-being while allowing gradual exposure within a structured setting.

Spaces

Guided. Controlled. Supportive.

The center is designed as a sequence of spaces that support different stages of experience, from initial entry to interaction, reflection, and therapeutic engagement. Each space is carefully structured to provide clarity, control, and a balanced level of stimulation, allowing users to navigate the environment in a way that feels predictable and manageable. Rather than overwhelming the user, the design introduces variation gradually, supporting both comfort and therapeutic progression.

Reception

The reception establishes a clear point of arrival, allowing users to quickly understand where they are and how to move through the space. The layout avoids visual congestion and supports immediate orientation, reducing the need for excessive scanning or uncertainty upon entry.

Interactive Awareness Hallway

This space uses digital interfaces to present information about OCD and available programs through guided interaction. Content is organized in a sequential and accessible way, allowing users to explore at their own pace and gradually build familiarity without feeling overwhelmed.

Communal Health Education Area

This space supports shared learning and discussion through flexible seating and clearly organized resources. The layout encourages participation without pressure, allowing users to engage with information and group activities at a comfortable pace.

Central Biophilic Seating Area

Positioned at the core of the center, this space introduces biophilic elements within clearly defined zones. Curved seating and planting edges are used to guide movement and create continuous boundaries, avoiding abrupt changes or visual clutter. The layout remains legible and organized, allowing users to understand the space at a glance. This enables engagement at an individual pace, without pressure, while maintaining a sense of control and avoiding sensory overwhelm.

Pottery Workshop

This space is designed as a guided activity area where users engage in pottery individually or with others. The workshop acts as a form of exposure therapy, where working with clay introduces controlled contact with mess and uncertainty. This helps users gradually become more comfortable with these experiences, while the clear and organized layout keeps the focus on the activity itself, allowing engagement at a manageable pace within a structured and supportive environment.

ERP Room

This space is designed for exposure and response prevention (ERP), where users gradually face situations that make them uncomfortable without relying on repetitive behaviors. The room uses neutral tones, smooth surfaces, and simple layouts to avoid drawing attention to unnecessary details, keeping the focus on the activity itself. Biophilic elements are placed in a clear and contained way, allowing users to experience variation without feeling overwhelmed, supporting a structured and manageable therapeutic setting.

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Family Counseling Room

A calm, supportive environment structured through clarity and spatial balance. The legible layout reduces uncertainty and reinforces a sense of control, while face-to-face seating encourages open communication. Generous spacing minimizes stress, allowing conversations to unfold in a comfortable and grounded setting.

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Decompression Room

A controlled retreat space designed to reinforce personal boundaries and reduce perceived contamination risk. Continuous wall surfaces establish clear, legible limits, minimizing visual triggers associated with checking behaviors. Biophilic elements are carefully contained to maintain predictability and avoid sensory uncertainty, while a curved ceiling and indirect lighting soften the environment, eliminating harsh contrasts and supporting visual and emotional regulation.

Rendered Floor Plan – Spatial Organization

The floor plan organizes the center into a clear sequence of public, semi-private, and private zones. Spaces are arranged to support a gradual transition from open interaction to focused therapeutic environments, maintaining clarity, orientation, and controlled movement throughout.

Rendered Section – Spatial Experience

The section illustrates the relationship between spaces, highlighting variations in height, light, and openness. It emphasizes the transition from enclosed, controlled environments to more open and biophilic areas, supporting a gradual and manageable spatial experience.

Project Documentation

This section presents the full project development, including drawings, studies, and detailed design exploration from concept to final outcome.

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