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Human-Centred Architecture: Emerging Trends and Rönesans’ Role

11 August 2025
Human-centred architecture redefines living spaces with nature-integrated, accessible, and smart designs. Rönesans Holding brings this vision to its projects.

Designs Shaping Quality of Life through Human-Centred Architecture

Architecture is not only about constructing buildings; it is equally about how these spaces make people feel as they live, work, and spend time within them. Expanding cities, changing lifestyles, and growing environmental concerns make it inevitable to embrace a human-centred approach in architecture. However impressive the scale and technical excellence of mega projects may be, true success lies in creating designs that place user experience and quality of life at the forefront.

Human-centred architecture seeks to develop designs that make everyday life healthier, more comfortable, and more efficient. Solutions that support accessibility, sustainability, flexibility, and social interaction make modern structures not only functional but also liveable.

At Rönesans Holding, we develop our projects with a human-centred design approach, constructing innovative buildings that prioritise the physical and emotional well-being of users. From living spaces to commercial structures, from education and healthcare complexes to public areas, we embrace design principles that enhance the relationship between people and space.


What is Human-Centred Architecture?

Human-centred architecture is a design philosophy that considers a building not merely as a structure, but as an element that shapes human experience. It aims to create spaces that are sensitive to user needs and support ergonomic, psychological, and physical comfort.

At the core of this approach are:

  • Creating spaces that support human psychology and health
  • Developing public areas that encourage social interaction
  • Enhancing well-being through natural light, air quality, and green spaces
  • Designing sustainable and long-lasting buildings

Sustainability and human-centred architecture are complementary concepts. Environmentally conscious, energy-efficient, and nature-integrated spaces not only reduce the carbon footprint but also have a positive impact on the health of users.


Trends in Human-Centred Architecture

Flexible and Multi-Purpose Spaces

The ability of spaces to adapt to user needs has become one of the key elements of human-centred architecture. Modular designs and solutions compatible with home-office and hybrid working systems make living spaces more functional. Open-plan designs and divisible rooms in residential projects enable quick adaptation to changing usage scenarios.


Designs in Harmony with Nature

Green areas, indoor planting, and the use of natural light create healthier and more peaceful spaces. Known as biophilic design, this approach brings natural elements indoors to strengthen people’s connection with nature. Large glass façades, indoor gardens, and green walls are among the most common applications of this philosophy.


Accessibility and Universal Design

Human-centred architecture aims to create spaces that are accessible to all. Universal design supports social inclusivity by offering safe and comfortable solutions for people with disabilities, the elderly, and children. Lift systems, ramps, and ergonomic layouts minimise physical barriers and make living spaces accessible for everyone.


Smart and Technology-Integrated Living Spaces

Technological advances make living spaces more comfortable and efficient. Smart building systems and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions allow users to manage spaces more effectively. Smart lighting and climate systems that improve energy efficiency also play a key role in sustainability.


Shared Areas that Support Social Interaction

Architecture should support not only individual comfort but also community interaction. Shared gardens, terraces, outdoor social spaces, and interactive squares are designed to bring people together. These areas strengthen social ties and foster a sense of community.


Benefits of Human-Centred Architecture

  • Natural light, clean air, and green spaces positively influence both physical and mental health. Ergonomic designs and low-carbon buildings contribute to healthier living environments.
  • Shared spaces that bring people together strengthen community spirit and encourage social interaction. Carefully designed public and semi-public areas enhance interpersonal connections.
  • Energy-efficient designs, the use of renewable energy, and environmentally friendly materials preserve ecological balance and ensure sustainable living spaces in the long term.
  • Designs that are sensitive to human needs make spaces not only comfortable but also aesthetically satisfying. User-focused solutions enhance the efficiency and enjoyment of living environments.


Rönesans Holding’s Human-Centred Architecture Projects

Our projects that adopt the principles of human-centred design focus on improving quality of life by prioritising the needs of users. In our residential, office, healthcare, and education projects, we design spaces that support accessibility, sustainability, and social interaction.

  • In our residential projects, we provide flexibility through modular interior solutions and integrate nature into living spaces with biophilic design principles.
  • In our office projects, we enhance efficiency with smart building systems and designs that support employee well-being.
  • In our public and healthcare projects, we offer accessible, barrier-free solutions that place human health at the forefront.

At Rönesans Holding, we believe that human-centred architecture is one of the most crucial elements shaping the cities of the future, and we develop our projects with this vision. By designing not just buildings, but living spaces where people feel happy and safe, we aim to establish a new standard in architecture.





About Rönesans Group

Rönesans Holding, the conglomerate's leading investment entity headquartered in Ankara, is the 50rd largest international contracting company globally and one of the largest in Europe. With operations spanning 30 countries across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, including subsidiaries such as Ballast Nedam in the Netherlands and Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH in Germany, Rönesans has been operating as the main contractor and investor successfully for more than 30 years in construction, real estate, concession, renewable energy and industrials. Putting resilience and growth through innovation at the core of the company, with a priority on sustainability and social development, Rönesans has developed projects supporting students with scholarships, academic platforms and initiatives; been a signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2015; and a signatory of the UN Women's Empowerment Principles since 2016.

Under the leadership of its President Emeritus, Erman Ilıcak, Rönesans, along with its partners GIC, Meridiam Infrastructure, Sojitz, Samsung C&T, TotalEnergies, and IFC of the World Bank Group (minority shareholder in the group), has invested more than EUR 8 billion into pioneering projects globally.


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