It’s often the building’s exterior that captures most people’s attention. But step inside, and it’s the interior that truly shapes our daily experiences, whether it be homes, workplaces or even event venues. 

At Spaces at The Spine, every detail of our wellness-led design has been created to support the physical and mental wellbeing of event attendees who walk through our doors, from biophilic features that echo the natural world to materials that aid focus.

Interiors like these show that design is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a vital contributor to health, productivity and community.

Our architecturally striking event spaces stand as a powerful example of how thoughtfully considered design choices impact health and wellbeing, with the initial design concept aimed at ensuring that, by the time your conference or event has ended, you feel better than when you have arrived.

Benchmarking in the city

Spaces at The Spine is proudly WELL Certified at the Platinum level through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), making it the only event venue in Liverpool to achieve this prestigious title.

The certification focuses on improving human health and wellbeing within buildings by focusing on 10 areas: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community.

Each segment has been carefully considered, with the venue designed to support these principles, ensuring every delegate experiences a space that leaves them feeling happier and healthier.

Body and building 

The design of Spaces at The Spine takes inspiration from the human body itself. Just as the body thrives on balance, light, and air, the building’s structure promotes circulation, openness and connectivity.

Inside lies The Atrium, a double-height sky garden that acts as a ‘vertical village’, representing the ‘lungs’ of the venue. Alongside this, exposed concrete columns reflect the trabecular system found within human bones, which provides structural support. 

Bringing nature indoors 

One of our venue’s standout features is biophilic-focused design. 

“We spend on average about 80% of our time indoors, and our minds crave being outdoors all of that time,” continues Hopkins. “So, we looked at how we could integrate nature into the building.”

Helping its users and visitors connect with nature, Spaces at The Spine boasts an abundance of living plant installations. Wherever you sit in the building, you’ll be able to see real plants.

Each plant is carefully chosen based on NASA studies, such as the air-purifying Mandarin Plant and Birds Nest Fern, which are known to filter toxins in the air, aiding productivity and alertness. 

Plus, natural materials are used extensively throughout the building, such as sustainably harvested and traded timber to create ergonomic furnishings.   

Optimised lighting and air quality 

Our expansive floor-to-ceiling windows allow for natural light to flood our spaces, helping to improve natural circadian rhythms and reducing reliance on artificial lighting.

When required, Spaces at the Spine’s smart LED building management system also regulates lighting, adjusting to the time of day to enhance comfort and energy efficiency. 

We invite you to explore how Spaces at The Spine sets a new standard for wellness in interior design. Discover how our spaces can enhance wellbeing at your next event. To learn more, call 0151 318 2200 or fill out our enquiry form below. 

You can also learn more about The Spine and the positive impact made by connecting nature and the built environment by visiting:  https://www.ahr.co.uk/biophilic-design