In this episode, Lyssia sits down with architect, educator, and author Juhani Pallasmaa to talk about the sensory experience of architecture and why we experience buildings with our entire body, not just our eyes. The conversation explores how modern architecture became overly focused on vision and aesthetics, and what we lose when we ignore touch, sound, shadow, memory, and imagination in the spaces we create and live in.

They discuss why old buildings often feel more comfortable than new ones, how childhood memories shape our idea of home, why materials should age and carry time, and how even small details like a door handle can change the way we experience a building. The conversation also dives into the role of imagination, the importance of sensory awareness, and why architecture should ultimately help us feel more human, more grounded, and more connected to the world around us.

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Juhani Pallasmaa
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