The high prevalence of mental illnesses has a serious impact on productive life and there is an urgent need to intervene using a variety of active and effective measures.
OBJECTIVE:
The concept of playfulness in space is introduced into the design of work spaces oriented towards active health interventions, creating a close interaction between the body and the space through play, thus developing a positive effect on the promotion of the physical and mental health of the staff.
METHODS:
With the help of the spatial order theory, the analysis of the interaction between body and space is attempted to explore the form, structure and scene of space in order to optimize the body’s perception, cognition and behavior in the space, thus creating an indoor workspace model with positive intervention effects on human health.
RESULTS:
Based on the idea of spatial playful participation in active health interventions, this study explores the interaction between the body and the architectural space to enhance the perception and cognitive guidance of the space for the individual and to have a pleasant spiritual experience in the interaction to relieve work stress and enhance mental health.
CONCLUSION:
This series of discussions on the relationship between architectural space and the human body is of great relevance in improving the public health of occupational groups.
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