Venetian Letter

We have now completed the transition of Venetian Letter to an archived project. On the site you will find all 70 articles and interviews we have published over the last five years. A good time to revisit your favorites! Visit here: https://lnkd.in/ew32RRBu

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca After four years, the Venetian Letter, as you know it, is coming to an end. Back in 2019, I met Michal Matlon at an environmental psychology conference in Prague. Our shared passion for human-centered, evidence-based architecture led us to write the Venetian Letter manifesto—and later, to launch a newsletter dedicated to connecting researchers, practitioners, and changemakers in our field. Since then, we’ve published 33 newsletters, 70 interviews and articles, and reached over 50,000 people. It’s been an incredible journey—but now, we have decided to conclude this project in its current form. While we’ve had the privilege of speaking with incredible people, we know that many others are doing equally important work to push this field forward. We may not have been able to highlight every voice, but we hope to continue connecting with you in other capacities in the future. We are deeply grateful to all of you—our readers, contributors, and collaborators. Your insights, feedback, and support have shaped this project into something truly meaningful. The Venetian Letter website will remain online, preserving over 150,000 words of knowledge. You can continue exploring the platform here: https://lnkd.in/dutfHQFJ Our field is gaining momentum, with more initiatives bridging research and practice. Strengthening our community remains essential if we want to make a lasting impact. Though this chapter ends, the conversation continues. We look forward to staying connected and discovering new ways to advance human-focused architecture together. #architecture #designforwellbeing #humanfocuseddesign #evidencebaseddesign #venetianletter

🟡 🔵 How does color affect our perception and well-being? Read this article by Laura Sangiorgi and Natalia Olszewska to explore why conscious color choices are crucial when designing spaces for human life. #architecture #desgin #colors #psychology #neuroscience #neuroarchitecture

🧠 Is neuroarchitecture a buzzword? Read our latest interview with Nour Tawil, a researcher at Max Planck Institute for Human Development. She talks about environmental neuroscience, the growing popularity of neuroarchitecture, and discusses her research on how curves in design benefit our minds. #architecture #biophilia #neuroarchitecture #neuroscience

The materials we choose for our homes, offices, and public spaces shape more than aesthetics - they impact our health and well-being. As awareness grows about the hidden risks of many currently used materials, the design world is shifting toward safer, more sustainable alternatives. But it's not just our body that's affected. Our mind can reap the benefits too. Read more in this new article by Alessandro Villa and Natalia Olszewska.

Check out our new interview with Sarah Robinson, where we talk about the connection between architecture and the body. It's an inspiring exploration of the active role our environment plays in our lives and how it affects us.

"Sound is omnipresent. It affects us 24 hours a day. Even when we sleep, our brains listen out for sonic cues about our surroundings." Have a look at Fran Board's latest article on the importance of designing with sound in mind, and the effects it can have on our bodies and mind.

🌿 Our well-being is deeply connected to nature. In our latest interview with Bill Browning of Terrapin Bright Green, we dive into how biophilic design shapes built environments to meet our innate, deeply rooted need for connection with the natural world. If you're interested in creating places that support human well-being, this interview is a great way to understand the evolution of biophilic design and its core principles. Bill also guides us through some of his projects to illustrate how these principles can be applied in practice. #architecture #wellbeing #biophilicdesign

✨ Architecture isn’t just about buildings; it’s about people. Thoughtful, health-focused design can improve our well-being, reduce stress, and enhance productivity. ✨ I’m delighted to share that I finally have a video of my TEDx talk! During the talk, I explored how environments—whether schools that boost creativity, offices that foster focus, or hospitals that accelerate healing—can be intentionally designed to support better health outcomes. This vision, linking health with architecture and urban design, is why I co-founded IMPRONTA and Venetian Letter. Together, we can create spaces that truly improve lives. 🌿 👉 Link to the video: https://lnkd.in/djgb_6Jf Photo by Pavel Ovsík www.pixpo.cz #healthfocuseddesign #spatialmedicine #TEDxPrague