The Symbiosis of Design and Mind: Investigating the Nexus of Architecture and Neuroscience to create Neuroarchitecture

Historically and quite logically, like anything in life, nothing exists without a big collaboration between the parts, the collaboration that gives the sum which defines the meaning. Architecture, which is the reflection of any civilianization, has brought the collaborative essence to existence throughout? many parameters like materials, textures and the complex geometries, all these things constitute the meaning and give spiritual essence to the architectural spaces. The concept of energy has verified itself throughout the experience and it is kind of the golden factor for the intangible force imbued within architectural spaces, undergoing a significant transformative process in the emotions to interpret our experiences inside the space. As the paucity of such an abstract thing serves as a factor point to define the quality of any space, this symbiotic interplay leads us to the nexus and interaction of the material and the non-material, in which architecture surpasses its physicality to be the coordinator of emotions, the meeting of substance and essence, the tangible and intangible, reveals the interconnectedness between architectural design and the emotional experiences it triggers. What’s more, inside of our body, the human nervous system acts like a miracle of biological architecture. ?Our nervous system is one of the most mind-boggling system in which it could regulate the voluntary and involuntary movements, the secretion of hormones, as well as the ability to adapt in response to experiences and stimuli. ?This intricate system is built upon specialized cells called neurons. Neurons are the fundamental units or the nervous system and play a crucial role in transmitting signals and facilitating communication throughout the body. The similarities between the architecture and neural networks lay the foundation for a deeper exploration into the interchange between architecture and neuroscience. Intriguingly, the perplexing movements between them unveil a confusing realm of study known as neuroarchitecture. This interdisciplinary field investigates and shades light on the fundamental impact of architectural design on both emotions and the human mind, diving into how spatial configurations can affect adversely or positively emotions, and how can we build a functioning space which can enhance human behavior.

The intersection of architecture and neuroscience and also nature gives us a big clue that everything is connected in a fastidious matter that exceed the tangible, this connection is extremely obvious and unveils the sacred hidden dimension in architecture, and also the deep effect on the human nature. As a case in point Antonio Gaudi’s masterpiece Sagrada Familia, where intentional architectural choices, including proportions, intricate geometry, and textures, converge to transcend mere aesthetics. This deliberate coalition of the sacramental and scientific plays a quintessential role for a potential cognitive dance between the architecture and its observer. Numerous neuroscientific studies point out at the stimulation of certain cognitive processes when observing savvy architecture, as instance, anterior cingulate cortex with beta band will be highly stimulated so that the fundamental cognitive processes like motivation, decision making, and learning will expand significantly. What is more, frontal lobes with event-related potentials of higher positive amplitude will be in a high statement of activation when viewing architectural ornaments, this in turn will not surprisingly but rather indisputably expand the ability of managing higher level executive functions like the capacity to plan, organize, and initiate.

So it can be said hands down that whether Sagrada Familia or any well-crafted building become channels for a deeper connection between architecture and the observer. The brain, when confronted with carefully curated forms, will undergo neural responses that extent beyond the visual, evoking emotions that resonate with sacred dimensions embedded within the geometry.

Light has been considered as the main factor in nature, philosophy, crucially composes not only architectural aesthetics but also impacts mood and user experiences. Many studies have borne out the multiple effects of lighting, varying from its influence on sleep rhythms to its alteration of mood through diverse color temperatures. Architecturally speaking, when enough lighting hits high quality geometrical shapes, it will produce charming shadows, these shadows will deeply and surreptitiously influence people, and Louvre museum designed by Jean Nouvel exemplifies this idea perfectly because the shadows from the small dots in the giant dome give a sense of being under an exquisite oasis of palm trees in the middle of desert. Other example is the Salk institute in California designed by Louis Kahn in which he demonstrated the perfect usage of light that penetrates the space, the working environment inside the building inspires dexterity and creativity alike. Scientifically: ?

• ?white light modulates mood and balloon sleep rhythms.
• Spaces illuminated above 7500 K increase blood pressure.
• Arousal differences demonstrated in spaces illuminated at 5000 K and 3000K.
• Blue light accelerates post-stress relaxation.
• Direct/indirect lighting makes subjects feel cooler and more pleasant, compared to direct lighting.
• Red coloured spaces increase the vigilance effectively.

So this interaction and dance between light and shadow will enhance the quality of any space and stimulate the neuron and psychological system to secrete hormones in the body like Dopamine which reinforce the energy and imagination of any person.

Moreover, Architecture has a vehement influence not only on small scales like buildings and rooms, but also on the big scales such as community, what it can do is promoting social interactions and community well-being throughout well-designed landscapes and streets. Like The High Line in New York City, an elevated park, encourages a new experience among the buildings and streets whereby the introduction of vegetation in concrete, and here a terminology has been created which is agri-tecture (a mix between agriculture and architecture), curvilinear benches has been made alongside the park which elevates the quality, and it has to be said that anterior cingulate cortex gets greater activation when looking at curvilinear geometry. yet, soft textures that touch feet while moving on the park’s land comfort the user thus feelings of intimacy will be generated. So generally the process of exposing to nature and green spaces would minimize the stress rates to users so that will contribute to expand the sense of happiness.

Terminally, it is quite interesting that the relationship between the elements is interchangeable, and what is the hidden and divine dimensions between the lines of and geometrical shapes is deep and sacred as well, because here the parameter -which ?is hidden energy- is untouchable but rather it can be felt by the users. Furthermore, it could enhance the process of propagating new cells in the body, or expanding the way of contemplating, or fortification and modifying the inner geometry of our body, thus enhancing the defense system and healing from certain diseases. The role of thoughtful and sacred mathematical proportions of architecture could be far more significant than anything else, and by the way they are a big indicator of the greatness of the first generator of this existence.

In conclusion, the synthesis of architecture, neuroscience, and nature takes us to a charming journey of discovery, where the invisible and decisive factor of the formula acts like a bridge for a deeper connection between the human mind and the milieu. From the sacred lines of the Sagrada Familia to the transformative effects of light on mood, to the social fabric and its ramifications on the users, forming not only members but also entire communities and generations. The impact of thoughtful design is far-reaching, expanding into the realms of cognition, emotion, and even cellular processes. As we navigate the boundless possibilities of neuroarchitecture, it turns out vividly that our built environment is?a big canvas where science, spirituality, and nature converge to shape our consciousness and existence. ?