The necessity for welcoming community hubs has been embraced in the design of various contemporary structures, as well as in the branding strategy of some companies. The main aim of most of these examples is to create gathering spaces that celebrate connectivity and common interests.
In terms of branding strategy, UGG launched a multi-sensory pop-up titled the UGG Feel House this year. The activation was marketed as a "comfort-focused community hub to explore a sensorial and interactive environment." Gymshark, on the other hand, includes an in-house community hub in its new flagship location.
Non-branded welcoming community hubs include architectural projects like the Konishi Gaffney church-into-community center conversion and the see-through community hub in Qifeng, Taiwan which was designed by Atelier Boter.
10 Welcoming Community Hubs
From See-Through Community Hubs to Community Athleisure Hubs:
Kalin Ned — Nov 11, 2022 — Art & Design
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Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins
Gymshark's London Store Mannequins are Inspired by Real People
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Multi-Sensory Footwear Pop-Ups
The UGG Feel House is a Comfort-Focused Community Space
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Award-Winning Community Hub Concepts
Maya Roufail Develops a Community Hub That Boasts Cohesion
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Branded Urban Creativity Hubs
Vans Opens Extravagant 'House of Vans' Location in Mexico City
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Community Athleisure Hubs
Gym+Coffee's Clubhouse is a Place to Socialize and Get Active
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Outdoor Hybrid-Curling Activities
stackt market Offers Crokicurl for Safe, Outdoor Fun
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See-Through Community Hubs
Atelier Boter Builds the F.forest Office with Modern Sensibilities
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Web3 Community Platforms
Fitchin Announced a Multipurpose Platform for Blockchain Gamers
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Strategically Repurposed Churches
Konishi Gaffney Converts a Church into a Community Centre
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Sensitive Community-Focused Hubs
The Termitarium by Kristeen James Emphasizes “Essential Values”
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