S5E2: Thinking Real with Andrew Waugh, Andu Masebo and Daniel Schofield

What is it about timber that makes us feel good? We all know the benefits of natural spaces and materials, but new testing suggests that we may actually also be drawn to synthetic alternatives that appear sufficiently natural in aesthetic. This might sound like an endorsement of non-natural materials, but what if, instead, it actually tells us that we need to get more natural in our palette, and move away from the industry tendency to standardise wood products as much as possible? Rather than eliminating the imperfections and complexities of wood, is it actually these natural features that were triggering our neurology all along? Featuring Andrea Bariselli (Clinical and neuroscientist psychologist), Andrew Waugh (Waugh Thistleton Architects), Daniel Schofield (British designer), Andu Masebo (British designer). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.