The mission of the museum is to educate the public about Bipolar Disorder - a chronic mental illness which consists of two opposing states of mind – manic and depressive.  The overall layout of the space was designed using a single directional path.  The main architectural feature is a series of unevenly shaped and spaced arches, creating a linear tunnel to guide the visitor through exhibits which create empathy about the symptoms, struggles and treatment options of this disease. It is important for users and visitors of the museum to understand bipolar disorder because the modern stigma of the disorder is warped and desensitized. Many people view the disorder as quick mood changes and emotions throughout the day and do not seem to understand both the magnitude of the episodes or their actual frequency. Each exhibit immerses users in the depressive or manic episodes that patients must endure on a daily basis, and are left reflecting on their experiences in multiple solace zones found throughout both levels.

     The concept of split order is derivative of the split states of bipolar disorder. The ground level is an experience through the depressive state of the disorder, in which patrons will feel the heavy, uneasy burden of the state of mind. All finishes and exhibits are dark with minimal light sources. Exhibits are both educational and sculptural for all types of learners to excite as most empathy as possible. The second level contrasts the ground level and creates an experience of the manic state. Finishes and exhibits are bright and colorful with open space to encourage roaming and spontaneous decisions, similar to the manic state of mind. A small theater is found in the southwest corner of the second level in which formal education presentations can be performed.