HoCoSo: Designing Hospitality for Human Connection
In 2023, the World Health Organization named loneliness one of the biggest global health threats. As someone with a background in interior architecture and a career rooted in crafting digital and physical spaces for social interaction, I find myself at a unique intersection – designing experiences that prioritize belonging.
Long-stay accommodations like serviced apartments often cater to professionals who leave their homes and social circles behind for extended periods. For these guests, the architecture of connection matters. Together with HoCoSo, I support clients in the hospitality industry in rethinking the way they design communal spaces – ensuring they promote meaningful social interaction and enhance wellbeing.
Project Overview
Client: HCS Hospitality Consulting Solutions LLC GmbH
On behalf of: Community & Experience Consultant
My role: Project Lead
Timeline: Since April 2024
My Role
Conduct trend research and contextualize evolving hospitality and workplace culture
Review architectural plans and suggest spatial adaptations that foster community and spontaneous interaction
Design guest experience processes that create a sense of welcome and belonging
Curate events and activities that support social connection and reflect the location’s cultural identity
Sustainability Context
Social connection is a core human need. Designing for it isn’t a luxury – it’s essential. By helping hospitality clients place mental health and social wellbeing at the heart of their guest experience, this work directly contributes to more resilient, healthier societies to meet SDG3.