Neuro-architecture

How proportion, threshold and light act on the nervous system.

4 entries

Upper perspective of a stone and timber building, with weathered green copper eaves and a planter box with ferns.

Built Intelligence

Cistercian Monasteries in Quebec: Form, Ironwork, and the Eaves of Contemplation

Cistercian monasteries in Quebec demonstrate a profound understanding of how architectural elements, from precise proportions to carefully crafted thresholds and hand-forged ironwork, influence psychological states and foster contemplation.

12 Aug 2026

White stucco walls with rectangular cut-outs for windows and doorways, and light grey marble tile flooring, seen from a patio

Materials & Makers

The Sturehof Gallery: Romanesque Modularity and Sensory Design

The Sturehof Gallery in Stockholm offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Romanesque architecture, blending modular construction with an emphasis on neuro-architectural principles to influence visitor experience.

5 Aug 2026

Modern white concrete building facade with textured lower walls and upper sections showing horizontal striations from rammed

Global Icons

Rammed Earth Formwork: Precision in Vienna's Carbon Pavilion

Rammed earth, an ancient construction method, finds new purpose in the precision formwork for a carbon-fibre exhibition pavilion in Vienna, influencing perception and experience.

20 Jul 2026

Architectural model of stairs in white plaster, on a wood table, with a bookshelf and window in the background.

Architect Minds

Spatial Shorthand: The Cognitive Logic of the Architect’s Mind

An analysis of 'spatial shorthand'—the mental frameworks and cognitive shortcuts architects use to manage extreme design complexity.

3 Oct 2024

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