Architects in the Metaverse, ft. Decent Architecture

Metaverse architecture asks whether spatial design skills still matter when the environment is virtual rather than physical.Stephen Drew speaks with Michel Vieira and Leonardo Marchesi of Decent Architecture about designing virtual spaces, applying physical-world architecture experience and what immersive environments may mean for the profession.The conversation covers: How architects can approach the metaverse What changes when spaces are digital rather than physical How spatial experience and interaction shape virtual environments Which design skills transfer into immersive work Why the metaverse should be tested beyond hype ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv9UlA_JD8s📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/metaverse-architecture-decent-architecture/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to architects in the metaverse 05:00 Decent Architecture and designing virtual environments 10:00 Moving from physical architecture into the metaverse 15:00 What changes when buildings are digital 20:00 Spatial experience, interaction and virtual communities 25:00 Design process and tools for metaverse architecture 30:00 Client expectations and creative opportunities 35:00 Skills architects can bring to immersive environments 40:00 Risks, hype and practical use cases 45:00 Future directions for metaverse design 50:00 Advice for architects exploring digital spaces 55:00 Final reflections with Decent Architecture