Mizz Bullen

Smokeo Tea House reimagines a Georgian Church at Chatham Dockyard as a neuroinclusive tea sanctuary designed for sensory restoration. Developed through lived neurodivergent experience and informed by survey results from 125 participants, the project responds to the lack of sensory retreat spaces within overstimulating public environments. Drawing on tea philosophy, biophilic design and adaptable sensory strategies, it enables users to regulate light, sound and privacy according to their individual needs. This project advocates for a broader understanding of accessibility that extends beyond physical access.