Sayeh Mokariyan

Name

Sayeh Mokariyan

Course

Interior Design, BA (Hons)

Contact

About

I am an aspiring Interior Designer currently studying at the University of Central Lancashire, with a strong interest in minimal, sustainable design. I’m particularly drawn to the process of design development, where ideas evolve into thoughtful, well-crafted spaces. My work often explores the balance between simplicity and function, supported by a growing skill set in 3D visualisation to bring concepts to life with clarity and depth. I aim to create interiors that are both purposeful and emotionally resonant.

Project overview

Heaven Below

Hidden beneath the surface of Crystal Palace lies a forgotten relic of Victorian infrastructure, a place once bustling with movement, now reclaimed as a sacred ground for stillness, self-reflection, and healing. The Heaven Below reimagines this atmospheric subway as a contemporary meditation centre rooted in Wabi-Sabi and biophilic principles, offering a retreat from the sensory overload of the modern world. Drawing on the poetic contrast between the weight of history and the lightness of inner peace, the centre brings forward a design narrative that honours the raw, imperfect beauty of the existing structure while layering it with gentle, intentional interventions.

UCLan Degree Show artwork submission by Sayeh Mokariyan named Heaven Below

Under a green glass ceiling, the courtyard café offers a peaceful retreat of light, natural tones, and quiet connection.

UCLan Degree Show artwork submission by Sayeh Mokariyan named Heaven Below

The reception blends past and present with open-back arched shelves and Wabi-Sabi objects, offering a calm, grounding welcome.

UCLan Degree Show artwork submission by Sayeh Mokariyan named Heaven Below

A sacred journey from stress to serenity, where each treatment pod under the vaulted arches marks a phase of healing and the play of light guides personal transformation.

UCLan Degree Show artwork submission by Sayeh Mokariyan named Heaven Below

A quiet pod above still water, embracing Wabi-Sabi. A space for solitude, healing, and calm.

UCLan Degree Show artwork submission by Sayeh Mokariyan named Heaven Below

Floating on water, this serene pavilion offers a secluded space for quiet reading and reflection, with natural materials, soft seating, and mindful books inviting inner calm.

UCLan Degree Show artwork submission by Sayeh Mokariyan named Heaven Below

At the rear, a Wabi-Sabi gravel garden with moss, stone, and wood offers a quiet space for group meditation, imperfect, earthy, and united in stillness.