Embracing Wellness Through Space Design to Transform Campus Culture

HKUST is a hub of hardworking individuals, constantly on the move. But amidst the hustle, what about relaxation and taking care of your own well-being? Leveraging the impact of space design, we aim to transform our campus into a harmonious blend of functionality and well-being, creating an environment that nurtures both individuals and our community. As we embark on this journey, our rocking chairs are our latest initiative spearheading this change.

Rock, Relax, Reconnect Campaign

The Rock, Relax, Reconnect campaign embodies our holistic approach to well-being with several key elements in mind:

• Rock: Encouraging individuals to embrace a moment of respite by rocking gently on these inviting chairs.
• Relax: Creating a relaxation zone as sanctuary for individuals to unwind, recharge, and find solace amidst their busy schedules.
• Reconnect: Inspiring individuals to pause, reflect, and nurture themselves, fostering deeper connections with their inner selves and with others.

These chairs are more than mere pieces of furniture, they symbolize a shift towards a more balanced and sustainable campus lifestyle, encouraging individuals to pause and immerse themselves in moments of relaxation and introspection. The goal of this campaign is to create a mindset shift on our campus, where productivity isn’t just about working or studying hard, it’s also about caring for yourself, recognizing your needs and managing your energy effectively.  

Integrating elements inspired by nature to draw tranquility, we were able to foster a sense of peace, harmony, and connection into the space. We were glad to see our campus community enjoying these chairs, allowing them to serve as places for relaxation, socializing, and making new connections.

Rock Your Chair Reel Competition

The Rock Your Chair campaign celebrates wellness and creativity as integral components of sustainability. By encouraging students to share their experiences with the rocking chairs through creating reel videos, we are fostering a culture of relaxation and socializing on campus through encouraging students to take a break and unwind in the chairs.

We were glad to receive different submissions for this competition, check out the winning videos on our Instagram account.  

Rocking Chair Relaxation Pop-Up

With the popularity of these chairs, we are rolling out another campaign to place these chairs around campus as relaxation pop-up station. Keep an eye out for these oases of tranquility on campus and share your suggestions on where these havens of relaxation should be placed!

In a bustling academic environment where rest is often overshadowed by relentless activity, these rocking chairs hope to stand as reminders of the profound impact of self-care. Remember, amidst your busy schedule, taking a moment to rest, recharge, and simply be is just as crucial as any achievement we aim to accomplish.