Tiffany Baines- BA (Hons) Interior Design
Stride: A women's only running hub
Stride is not just a hub but a vision for a future where women are actively considered in the design of spaces. Grounded in the concept of a lunar run as a design tool, Stride reimagines running for women.
Urban environments are shaped by gender bias meaning women don’t feel safe or supported engaging in running- particularly at night. Stride is my response to these barriers, operating as a physical environment for exercise but also a community hub where women can meet, connect and run together.
The interior concept draws inspiration from the atmosphere of a nighttime run, using lighting, reflectivity and curved forms to encapsulate the rhythm and movement of running after dark. Together, these elements create an empowering metaphor for women.
Materiality in Stride reinforces the concept with reflective surfaces and vibrant colour, working together with existing materiality of the host building. The retail space is in partnership with the brand Sweaty Betty, whose values align perfectly with Strides.
For me, design is about people and is used as a tool for change. By perceiving it this way, we have the power to control inclusive design for the future. Challenging design norms and proposing forward-thinking solutions to equality in design.
