The Hearts & Table

"The Heart & Table" is an inclusive spatial design project that reimagines 51 Great Underbank in Stockport as a multi-generational community hub and restaurant. Rooted in Universal Design and deep user empathy, the scheme addresses senior isolation and physical alienation by turning a historic site into an accessible public anchor. The project integrates an intuitive, single-spine circulation layout with multi-sensory navigation grids—including directional tactile indicators and acoustic landmarks—ensuring independence and dignity for individuals with visual or cognitive impairments.