The Parthenon in Athens is often hailed as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, this octastyle Doric temple—built in gleaming Pentelic marble—continues to captivate despite the passage of nearly 2,500 years. But what exactly makes it a masterpiece? Why does its form still resonate with us today?ContinueContinue reading “The Timeless Beauty of the Parthenon: Proportions in Architecture”
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Diseñar con agua: donde fluye la emoción
1. Donde fluye la calma Estamos hechos principalmente de agua. Fluye por nuestras venas, amortigua nuestro cerebro y llena las células que sostienen la vida. Pero nuestra conexión con ella es más profunda que la fisiología. El agua es algo que sentimos. Su brillo, su ritmo, su persistencia silenciosa —estas cosas hablan de algo antiguoContinueContinue reading “Diseñar con agua: donde fluye la emoción”
Water’s Influence on Human Emotion and Design
1. A Moment by the Water We are made mostly of water. It flows through our veins, cushions our brain, and fills the cells that sustain life. But our connection to it runs deeper than physiology. Water is something we feel. Its shimmer, its rhythm, its quiet persistence—these things speak to something ancient within us.ContinueContinue reading “Water’s Influence on Human Emotion and Design”
Designing for Mental Health: Architecture’s Role
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health conditions include mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities, and other emotional states that significantly impair daily functioning or increase the risk of self-harm. The Crisis: Anxiety, Disconnection, and Isolation Alfred, a 90-year-old widower from Wakefield, spent six months in near-total isolation. After losing his wife, his only humanContinueContinue reading “Designing for Mental Health: Architecture’s Role”
Neuroarchitecture: How Space Affects Your Mind
Imagine you’re a young creative professional starting your first job. You’re full of ideas, eager to collaborate, ready to grow. But the moment you step into the office, you feel it—a grid of identical cubicles, harsh lighting overhead, no windows, no space to breathe. An office space filled with identical cubicles, highlighting a lack ofContinueContinue reading “Neuroarchitecture: How Space Affects Your Mind”
Designing with the Brain in Mind: Lessons from the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre
What happens when buildings are designed not just for shelter, but to support how we think, feel, and interact? This question guided the creation of one of the most innovative neuroscience centres in the world: the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre in London. Where Vision Meets Neuroscience Between 2009 and 2016, British architect Ian Ritchie was commissionedContinueContinue reading “Designing with the Brain in Mind: Lessons from the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre”
Inclusive Design: Meeting Diverse Needs in Architecture
An introduction to neuroarchitecture, exploring how design affects the brain, sensory perception, and mental health. With insights into neurodiversity, accessibility, and inclusive spaces like the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre.
AI in Architecture: Redefining Design and Collaboration
Imagine a design studio where the architect doesn’t sketch alone—but co-creates with a system that suggests, simulates, and learns. That future is no longer distant. It’s already underway. A New Era in the Making From generative floor plans to climate-responsive façades, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how we design, build, and think. ButContinueContinue reading “AI in Architecture: Redefining Design and Collaboration”
Why Your Business Should Embrace Neurodiversity
Imagine walking into a shop where the lights are too bright, the music is loud, and the layout feels like a maze. For many neurodivergent customers, this is not a rare inconvenience—it’s an everyday reality. Or picture this:A family gathers in a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. Among them is a baby who, overwhelmedContinueContinue reading “Why Your Business Should Embrace Neurodiversity”
Designing for Survival: Architecture in the Age of Climate Crisis
In recent years, the world has witnessed a surge in climate-induced catastrophes: unprecedented wildfires scorching vast landscapes, devastating floods submerging cities, and relentless heatwaves threatening human health and infrastructure. These events underscore the pressing need for architecture to transcend traditional aesthetics and functionality. Our built environments must evolve into resilient sanctuaries, capable of withstanding andContinueContinue reading “Designing for Survival: Architecture in the Age of Climate Crisis”
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