Happiness Center of the U. del Sinú won a prize at the NY Architecture Biennial

flow, center of the happiness of Colombia Created by the Universidad del Sinú, at its main headquarters in Montería (Córdoba), it won first place at the New York Architecture Biennial.

The award was awarded in the category of Architecture, Interior Design and Professionals.
Urban planning iN Award 2024 Competition.

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This competition was organized by the New York Architecture Biennial, a non-profit entity that seeks to recognize outstanding contributions in the fields
of architecture and urban design.

The event promotes sustainable design, gender equality and racial diversity globally.

flow, first Happiness Center in Colombia in a University institution, is part
of the Science for Peace Program, initiative of the rector, María Fátima Bechara, which “reflects the commitment to innovation and social development of the educational community, testimony of the impact that can be achieved in the field of university well-being”, as indicated by the institution..

The idea of ​​this project, conceived and led by Andrea Ortega Bechara, vice-rector of
Innovation and Development (e) and the University Architecture team, under the
direction of architect José David Hernández Sandoval, head of the Architecture program, with the support of architect Francisco Humberto Martínez Ochoa.

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Besides, The team was supervised by Honyel Ariza, head of Infrastructure. Architects Junior Carrillo and Alex Carrillo played a fundamental role in the design of the striking flexible furniture that complements the proposal, providing both functionality and aesthetics.

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The jurors who participated in the competition praised the project for its efficiency and its
ability to adapt to climatic conditions. What makes Flow unique is its
focus on neurobioarchitecture, where each design is designed to promote
emotional and mental well-being of its users.

Flow Center of the University of Sinú

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For the University of Sinú, andThis award is proof of how collaboration and teamwork can generate an impact significant social.

At the moment, The Flow Happiness Center offers five daily mindfulness and yoga classes, completely free and open to the publicin addition to having the alliance of the spiritual leader of India, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati.

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“We are very proud of the talent of our architects and very grateful to the organizers of the iN Award 2024 for this distinguished recognition, as it is an achievement that motivates us to continue working with dedication towards a more promising future, advancing with this type of projects. , in the construction of spaces that transform lives and
communities”added the rector of the University, commenting on the award.

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