the NeuroAesthetic House
During GLUE 2024, from 19 to 22 September,
the NeuroAesthetic House will officially launch at Studio 23:23
iconic location on Keizersgracht (651) in Amsterdam. In collaboration with sensorial curator and art-director Justine Kontou the building will be transformed into a sensory experience where art, science, and design come together. Bringing together their expertise in design, Neuro-Architecture and sensorial (spatial) experiences, they carefully curated the work of over twenty international artists and designers.
This partnership intertwines a wide range of disciplines, from art and design to scientific insights; to explore a new approach to architecture and well-being.
A sensory journey through the house
The NeuroAesthetic House takes visitors on a journey through various rooms, each thoughtfully curated to evoke a specific sensory and emotional response. Integrating insights from neuroscience, the house creates a harmonious environment that subtly stimulates the senses. From soft colors to tactile surfaces and soothing scents, every room is designed to promote feelings of calm, creativity, or connection.
The first room evokes wonder and exploration and invites people to slow down. The journey follows into two spaces that are all about reflection and re-connecting with yourself. Next, you can explore a secluded garden with delicate flowers and
meditative video work. And finally, you will reach the playful, inviting and creative gathering space to connect with each other and surround yourself with warm vibrant flowers, colors and textures.
Glue HUB STUDIO 23:23 X Justine Kontou
The designers of Studio 23:23 open the doors of their home on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam during GLUE 2024. From the moment you enter the garage, you find yourself in an oasis of design and art. Through the garage, you move through the hallway to the living room, and from there you can discover more inspiring work in the dressing room, bathroom, and bedroom.
Participants:
Asefeh Tayebani | Atelier58 | Claire Begheyn | Coen Derickx | Cooloo | Elements of Interior | Elise Luttik | Groenlab | Ingrid Roos | Leila Gordon | Lucas Zito | More Than Layers | Muhcine Ennou | Naomi Venetiaan | Novel Grey | Pepe Valenti | Philip Thurston | RangeAMS | Ruben de Haas x Moooi Carpets | Sam Griffiths Art | Sara Ricciardi for Visionnaire | Sodalime | SOM Tales of Perfume | Studio 23:23 | Studio Floris Meijer | TooTheZoo. (Click on the name or Scroll down to discover more about the participants...)
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The opening night is on Thursday, September 19th, with drinks and some bites from 17:30 to 21:00.
Please confirm your attendance by registering via the following link: Sign up!
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Opening hours:
Thursday, September 19th from 11:00 to 21:00 | Opening drinks from 17:30 to 21:00
Friday, September 20th from 11:00 to 20:00
Saturday, September 21th from 11:00 to 20:00
Sunday, September 22th from 11:00 to 18:00
STUDIO 23:23
NeuroAesthetic Light & Tropical Ceramics
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Product Design and Neuroscience. Two words that you don't often see in one sentence, while according to Studio 23:23 it's logical to bring those worlds together. ‘Our brain reacts very differently to straight lines than to flowing ones,’ says Carmen. ‘We even perceive sharp angles as frightening. We feel more attracted to a design without an abrupt end.’ Valuable information. They took into account those neurocognitive preferences and incorporated all the features that people perceive as positive into a series of light designs, NeuroAesthetic Light Cubes.
This automatically draws you towards the amorphous openings in the cube and the curved lines radiate tranquility.’ They made the first models by hand from a block of plaster. They then made a 3D scan of that, to then have the base of the light objects 3D-printed. They apply various layers of plaster on top
and finally a coating of natural resin.
Carmen has a background in neuroscience and product design.This year she started a PhD in Human Building Interaction at the 4TU and as extra a Post-Master in Rome in Neuroesthethics. Sander has had an adventurous career in filmmaking and has traveled the world for stunning film shoots. He is our critical eye, capturing everything beautifully on camera, and has immense knowledge of the value of light.
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Sara Ricciardi x Visionnaire
Swinging Throne
Behold the Swinging Throne, a swing designed by Sara Ricciardi and created by the skillful hands of master turners and Antica Fabbrica Passamanerie Massia Vittorio 1843. Dominating space with sacred regality, this swing defies gravity with its elegant trimmed tails. Enclosed in wooden forms and adorned with precious leather details, intricately stitched with fine trimmings.
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Visionnaire - founded by the mother company IPE SRL Società Benefit, based in Bologna since 1959 - stands as a meta-luxury brand of reference in the sector of interior design Made in Italy, renowned for its one-of-a-kind design expertise and sartorial creations.
Benefit company since 2021, Visionnaire defines its business as a promoter of positive value for the community and intends to pursue, in the exercise of economic activity, one or more positive effects – or reduce negative ones - towards people, communities, territories and environment.
Since 2004 Visionnaire has formulated a distinctive style, based on lively experimentation on materials, volumes of unexpected poise and inimitable motifs that reveal the totally Italian background of the company. Thanks to collaboration with a team of eclectic, visionary Italian and foreign designers, the company is an ideal partner for bespoke proposals in residential and contract applications, luxury hotellerie, as well as the yachting and aviation sectors. The brand takes an alternative approach to the idea of interior design, “total concept” solution, creating customized interior spaces to fit the customer’s personal needs, style and taste.
Designed by Sara Ricciardi for Visionnaire
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