Neuroscience

The Impact of Architecture on the Brain and Mental Health

Imagine walking down a poorly lit corridor, where every door looks the same, fluorescent lights buzz overhead, and your footsteps echo in the void. You pause. Where should you go? Your body tenses even before you think. Now contrast that scene with entering the atrium of a library filled with natural light. A central spiralContinueContinue reading “The Impact of Architecture on the Brain and Mental Health”

Shaping Realities: The Power of Architecture

Throughout history, architecture has been described in many ways—sometimes as pure art, other times as a fusion of art and technology. But what if we saw it differently? Not just as shelter or infrastructure, but as the creation of realities. Unlike video games or virtual reality, this is not about digital simulations. It is aboutContinueContinue reading “Shaping Realities: The Power of Architecture”

Designing with the Spirit of the Sea

A few days ago, I posted a simple question:Which water scape would you escape to right now? Most people responded with what many of us instinctively feel:The sea – to relax. But what is it about the sea that draws us in?And more importantly: how can we recreate those sensations through design, even when theContinueContinue reading “Designing with the Spirit of the Sea”

The Forgotten Sense: Smell in Neuroarchitecture

We often think of architecture as visual—lines, light, form, and space. But what about smell? A faint trace of lavender, damp concrete, old wood, or hospital disinfectant. Scents we barely notice, yet they linger—anchored deep in memory and emotion. Have you ever stepped into a space and instantly felt calm, alert—or uneasy—without knowing why? ThatContinueContinue reading “The Forgotten Sense: Smell in Neuroarchitecture”

Arquitectura y Neurociencia: Espacios que mejoran la cognición

Los espacios que habitamos influyen profundamente en nuestros pensamientos, emociones y comportamientos, a menudo de formas sutiles que no percibimos por completo. Desde la manera en que nos orientamos en una ciudad hasta las sensaciones que nos transmite una habitación, el entorno construido moldea el desarrollo cerebral y afecta funciones cognitivas esenciales como la memoria,ContinueContinue reading “Arquitectura y Neurociencia: Espacios que mejoran la cognición”

The Neuroscience of Space: Brain and Design Connections

The spaces we inhabit subtly shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in ways we may not fully realize. From the way we navigate a city to the emotions evoked by a room, the built environment profoundly influences brain development, cognitive functions like memory, reasoning, and planning, and overall well-being. Neuroscience and architecture are increasingly intertwined,ContinueContinue reading “The Neuroscience of Space: Brain and Design Connections”