There is no such thing as a neutral space.
What we create either causes health
or erodes our ability to thrive;
socially, economically and culturally.

There is no such thing as a neutral space. What is created either causes health or erodes our ability to thrive; socially, economically and culturally.

Enriched Environments

Enriched environments—environments that cause health—result from the combination of seven elements. These elements stimulate our brains’ biological and chemical operating systems, acting like architectural “super vitamins”. With demonstrated powers to improve health as measured though neurological, physiological, psychological and sociological feedback. They are important in creating enriched healing, working and collaborative knowledge-sharing spaces.

News

  • Farrow is Growing

    July 18, 2019

    We are growing our team and are currently screening for: Project Architects (Intermediate level) and Intern Architects (Entry level) to join our studio.

  • Farrow to Design Leadership Retreat and Wellness Centre in Blue Mountain

    June 13, 2019

    Farrow has begun the design of the new Ledge Leadership Centre in Collingwood, Ontario. The new centre will help further the objective of creating a centre that: is a place that can inspire; that helps us embrace our differences; discover our whole personal character; accelerate collaborative interactions amongst one another; and help us bridge relationships and partnerships between different backgrounds.

Ideas

  • A Cool Mist

    May 6, 2019

    Associate Sean Stanwick describes how an innovative mist technology is used for fire suppression at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, a first in a Canadian healthcare setting. Sean Stanwick, Canadian Architect