Built Beautiful: An Architecture and Neuroscience Love Story (2020)

Plot

Beauty in architecture has captivated humanity for centuries, but recent advances in neuroscience are uncovering its profound impact on our wellbeing. A collaboration between architects and neuroscientists opens a new frontier, exploring how our subconscious responses to surroundings shape design principles. Experts discuss how positive subliminal cues can evoke feelings similar to deep meditation. The central inquiry delves into what defines beauty in buildings—specifically, which architectural elements resonate with the brain as aesthetically pleasing. Narrated by Martha Stewart, this exploration reveals the intricate connection between our environments and emotional experiences.