Regulate Hotel is a social wellness hotel I designed to support the specific needs of people with ADHD in hospitality environments. Through the project, I explore the ways spatial and sensory design can reduce sensory overload, support emotional regulation, and enable guests to better navigate engaging with their surroundings and one another. My aim was to create an environment that feels intuitive and grounding, allowing guests to connect without discomfort or overstimulation.

I focused on three key areas: materials, layout, and programming. I applied a muted color palette, soft textures, and warm undertones to ease cognitive demand and reduce visual clutter. Acoustic features including walnut panels, carpet, cork, and perforated metal were integrated to manage noise levels and define areas according to their sensory intensity.

The public spaces are designed to accommodate a range of social needs, from interaction in open lounges to quiet retreat, accomodated with secluded nooks. A 24-hour low-stimulation lounge offers access to food, coffee, and weighted blankets. The lounge provides a calm, communal space for guests who struggle with sleep or require time to regulate—needs that aren't met in traditional hotel designs.

A particularly intentional design feature is the spatial relationship I created between the speakeasy and the main lobby bar. The speakeasy is visible from the lobby but cannot be accessed directly from the bar. Inside, a one-way mirror offers hotel guests a private view outward while preventing a view in. This intimate space symbolizes the experience of unmasking, something many neurodivergent people feel safe doing only in controlled contexts.

At its core, my project reimagines hospitality to accommodate neurodiversity in an innovative design that prioritizes sensory awareness, choice, and comfort.

My project was achieved using computer-aided design (Rhino, Vray, Photoshop, Revit, Procreate).