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Curved lines, cosy vibes: Designing safe spaces for youth mental health
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The interior of grovve, a new youth wellness space at *Scape, which has a "no wrong door" design concept.
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- Singapore is designing inclusive spaces for youth mental health and special needs, like grovve and revamped Chat, to reduce stigma and sensory overload.
- grovve, opening in November 2025 at *Scape, uses a "no wrong door" approach with wellness guides and tailored entry points to support various mental health needs.
- Spaces like Chat and Minds Towner Gardens School are redesigned to mimic home environments, promoting comfort, reducing anxiety, and teaching practical skills for daily living.
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SINGAPORE – Designing spaces for youth mental health or special needs is taking off in Singapore.
In the last two years, several such venues have been built or renovated.
