Why would a physicist take an interest in architecture? At first glance, the laws that govern the universe and the design of the spaces we inhabit appear to intersect only at a technical level—through structural forces, plumbing systems, ventilation, or thermal control. Yet, the connection runs far deeper. Both disciplines are concerned with systems, structures,ContinueContinue reading “Neuroarchitecture: The Physics of Design and Its Impact on the Brain”
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Pritzker 2026: The Sensory Architecture of Smiljan Radić
Each year, the Pritzker Architecture Prize represents more than recognition for an individual architect. It also offers a signal of where contemporary architecture may be heading. Smiljan Radić, the 2026 Pritzker laureate, represents a shift towards an architecture defined by atmosphere, intensity and emotional ambiguity—standing in contrast to the growing global standardisation of the builtContinueContinue reading “Pritzker 2026: The Sensory Architecture of Smiljan Radić”
The Architecture of Taste: How Sensory Design Shapes the Experience of Food at Home
When we think about architecture, we usually imagine what we see: forms, materials, colours and proportions. For this reason, it may initially seem unusual to discuss taste in relation to architecture. After all, we do not taste walls or ceilings. From an evolutionary perspective, the gustatory system has helped humans identify nutritious foods and avoidContinueContinue reading “The Architecture of Taste: How Sensory Design Shapes the Experience of Food at Home”
Stress: The Impact of a View on Our Wellbeing
Stress is a necessary biological response that allows us to react, adapt and survive in a constantly changing environment. When the brain perceives a threat — whether real or symbolic — it activates the nervous system and releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, preparing the body to respond quickly. This reaction, known as theContinueContinue reading “Stress: The Impact of a View on Our Wellbeing”
Crisis de la vivienda y neurodiversidad: una emergencia humana invisible
El acceso a una vivienda segura y estable se ha convertido en una de las crisis sociales más determinantes del siglo XXI a nivel global. En numerosos países, el aumento sostenido de los alquileres, la reducción de la oferta de vivienda social y el estancamiento de los salarios han hecho que la estabilidad residencial aContinueContinue reading “Crisis de la vivienda y neurodiversidad: una emergencia humana invisible”
Housing Crisis and Neurodiversity: A Hidden Human Emergency
Across the world, access to safe and secure housing has become one of the defining social crises of the 21st century. In many countries, rising rents, shrinking social housing supply, and stagnant wages have made long-term stability increasingly unattainable. Nations such as Australia and Canada are among those most severely affected, reflecting a global patternContinueContinue reading “Housing Crisis and Neurodiversity: A Hidden Human Emergency”
Minimal Homes, Maximum Expectations
For many people, searching for a home for the first time is an emotional shock. It is not just a financial decision: it is an unexpected test of what “home” means today. At some point in the process, almost all of us have lived through the same scene. We step into a new flat, followContinueContinue reading “Minimal Homes, Maximum Expectations”
How Architecture Can Combat Loneliness
Can design prevent loneliness? In a rapidly ageing world, this question is no longer rhetorical.Loneliness, recognised by the WHO as one of the main threats to public health, affects memory, blood pressure, and even life expectancy. But what if architecture could help us weave back together the bonds that time and the city have unravelled?ContinueContinue reading “How Architecture Can Combat Loneliness”
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”
Neuroarquitectura: Lecciones del brutalismo
El brutalismo fue más que un estilo de concreto crudo y formas audaces: fue un experimento en la forma de moldear la sociedad a través del diseño. Surgido de la devastación de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, prometía dignidad, eficiencia y equidad en la vivienda y en los espacios públicos. Los edificios se redujeron a loContinueContinue reading “Neuroarquitectura: Lecciones del brutalismo”
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