4D Talks

Imagine a world where buildings have the power to influence your thoughts, productivity, sleep, and recovery. It might sound like an intriguing sci-fi plot, but this is the reality we're living in. In this episode, together with neuroarchitect Jo Jurga, we explore the concept of well-being as the fourth dimension of architecture. A dimension that can be designed, controlled and measured. Join us as we discuss examples in which not only architects, but each of us can enhance wellbeing through architecture. Join the Brainstorm!

Let’s breathe some life into concrete jungles! Join me and the biophilic design guru Oliver Heath as we explore the science behind nature-centric architecture. From boosting your mood to saving the planet, we'll dive into how integrating nature as the 'fourth dimension' of architecture can revolutionise our well-being and make us, our furry friends, and our planet Earth happier and healthier. Join the brainstorm!

In this episode Ruth Nelson and I define the tools that architects could use in their battle against inequalities. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion, that proves architecture isn't just about structures… It's about building bridges to a more inclusive and egalitarian tomorrow! Join the Brainstorm!

What if we approached architectural design as crafting immersive, multisensorial experiences, that make you go “wow”? How productive would a meeting be if it was held in a ball pool and what on earth does a room full of naked people have to do with design? Together with Grant Harvey Dudson - a creative director and experiential artist, we challenge current architecture practices and brainstorm on how we could use art as the 4th dimension of architecture. Join the brainstorm!

Together with Angelos Chronis we delve into the topic of data-driven design in urban, building and human scale. We explore the endless possibilities data can offer to make architecture that serves people in the best possible way. Spoiler alert - the future is now!

Together with Professor Neil Leach - co founder of Digital Futures, we brainstorm on the opportunities and risks of Ai in the field of architecture. This episode is a mix of theoretical discourse and practical knowledge about Ai tools and industry leaders. What can architects do to avoid dying out like dinosaurs in the era of Artificial Intelligence? Join the brainstorm!

If you think there is no link between architecture and feminism, think about the omnipresent queues to the female restrooms. Which design decisions result in gender inequality and how can architecture contribute to creating equality and inclusivity for every gender? I am brainstorming on these topics with my guest Nourhan Bassam - author of the book „The gendered city“, a researcher, feminist urbanist and a founder of a Think Tank Gaming X. Join the brainstorm!

Architects are trained to read and describe architecture through graphics like floorplans, sections and visualisations. But what about the non-architects that constitute 99% of the users of the buildings (and our clients)? In this episode I am discussing the importance of “Story” in the design process and practice with Juliette Mitchell - a founder of Architypal who helps architects put their ideas into words. Join the brainstorm!

In a world full of chaos and permanent overstimulation let's try to explore how architecture can contribute to finding inner peace and spirituality. In this episode Lydia Gian. De León and Arturo Ponce de León from Geophilia explain the science behind creating spaces for transcendence and well-being. Join the Brainstorm!

What do board games teach us about architecture and urban planning? How much do video games influence the way we design spaces these days? Together with Melanie van der Hoorn and Dafne Wiegers we talked about playing architecture. Join the Brainstorm!

What is the presence and the future of designing with water? Together with Rianne Makkink - founder of Waterschool, we are trying to discuss what role Architecture plays in water crisis and to what extent it has the power to solve it.

How much of an impact does Light have on our every day life? Did you know that it can increase your productivity, well being and even make you recover faster? Together with Brian Stacy from Arup, we discuss how we could use it as a design parameter in order to create better environments for people, animals and plants.

In the second episode I invited Elger Blitz- a designer and founding partner of an Amsterdam based office Carve. We discuss how to design child-friendly places and why we should never have to design playgrounds at the first place. Join the Brainstorm!

In this episode I am brainstorming with Charles Spence - Professor of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University. How can we use senses as a design tool as well as how can the design influence our sensorial experience? To what extent the shape of a room can make the cake taste sweeter and why the heck some people lick marble? Join the brainstorm :)

Welcome to the 4D Talks. Let me tell you a little about who I am, why designing in three dimensions is not enough anymore and what the coming episodes will bring. If you want to know more - check out 4Dbrainstorm.com