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- Adopting beautiful nature-inspired shapes, organic curls and bends energize rooms and make users feel good. In fact, neuroscientists have shown that this affection is hard-wired into the brain; in a 2013 study, they found that participants were most likely to consider a space beautiful if it was curvilinear instead of rectilinear.
www.archdaily.com/977895/the-comeback-of-curved-design-materials-that-can-bend-and-curlThe Comeback of Curved Design: Materials That Can Bend and Curl
Nov 14, 2013 · Do Our Brains Find Certain Shapes More Attractive Than Others? A new exhibition in Washington, D.C., claims that humans have an affinity for curves—and there is scientific data to prove it
May 5, 2017 · Researchers have confirmed our bias for roundness in a variety of studies, such as one where brain scans revealed that there’s higher activity in the brain when people walk around a room full...
Oct 17, 2013 · Turns out people looking at curved design had significantly more activity in a brain area called the anterior cingulate cortex, compared to people who were looking at linear decorations.
May 4, 2017 · 3 Theories From Science. We know that humans are more attracted to curvilinear shapes than angular shapes, something backed by several recent studies.
Feb 4, 2022 · A growing body of scientific research indicates that a preference for rounded things is hardwired into the human brain. On one level, people have a natural aversion to sharp objects (as...
Curved shapes are often associated with comfort, safety, and naturalness. In fact, curves can reduce stress and promote relaxation by actually easing our brains’ threat response. Curves in architecture can mimic organic forms found in nature, like hills, rivers and plants, evoking feelings of calm.
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Why do curved buildings often fascinate us compared to the boxy volumes we see daily? A psychologist called Kate Gordon stated in 1909 that curved edges and surfaces are more graceful and flexible and, therefore, more beautiful than those with harsh straight lines.
