Ideas, research and observationsIdées, recherches et observations

Notes on Space.Regards sur l’espace.

Short, research-informed reflections on how our environments shape the way we feel, think and live.De courtes lectures nourries par la recherche pour explorer comment nos environnements influencent notre manière de ressentir, de penser et de vivre.

A woman walking through a sunlit doorway from the living room into the kitchen 05

Notes on Space · 05

Ever Walked Into a Room and Forgotten Why?

A curious memory phenomenon reveals why the transitions between spaces deserve a little more attention.

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Friends gathering informally around a warmly lit kitchen island 04

Notes on Space · 04

Why does everyone end up in the kitchen at a party?

The living room was ready for guests. Somehow, nobody stayed there.

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A path through dense vegetation opening onto the sea and a distant horizon 03

Notes on Space · 03

What if more nature isn't always better?

Nature can restore us, but not every natural environment feels the same. What feels lush and comforting to one person may feel overwhelming to another.

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A shared living room offering different light levels and places to settle 02

Notes on Space · 02

Can one space feel right for everyone?

What feels calming to one person may feel completely different to someone else. In a shared space, comfort isn't always about compromise. Sometimes, it's about choice.

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A quiet sunlit living room crossed by subtle lines representing sensory information 01

Notes on Space · 01

Your brain experiences a room before you consciously do

Light, sound, textures, proportions and visual complexity are constantly shaping the way we experience a space, often before we consciously notice them. So why can two beautiful rooms make us feel completely different?

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