TED Radio Hour Listen Again: The Power Of Spaces
Jul 9, 2021
This conversation features Michael Murphy, an architect dedicated to creating healing spaces, and David Byrne, the innovative musician known for blending music with the spatial experience. Es Devlin, renowned for her artistic installations, and architect Siamak Hariri, who designed the Baháʼí Temple, join in to discuss how environments shape creativity and connection. They explore the emotional journey spaces can inspire, from intimate performance venues to sacred structures, emphasizing the transformative power of architecture on our lives.
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Restorative Ritual
- Michael Murphy's father restored their Victorian house every Saturday.
- This ritual gave him purpose and helped him recover from cancer.
Spiritual Connection to Space
- The act of restoring a home creates a deeper spiritual connection to it.
- This daily ritual creates a sense of hope and purpose.
Architecture and Healing
- Poorly designed hospitals can worsen health, especially for the poor.
- Architects have a responsibility to design healing spaces that protect patients.
