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PANEL 24 — Resources

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DR. GIOVANNI VECCHIATO

social coding /
spatial coding


Friday, November 7, 2025
6—8.30 pm
Bergson Gallery
Am Bergson Kunstkraftwerk 2
81245 München

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STATEMENT



The motor system has been recognized as a ­fundamental neural machinery for spatial and social cognition, making the study of the interplay between architecture and social behavior worthwhile. In our works, we tested how a virtual architectural experience alters the subsequent processing of body expressions, showing that the motor system participates at two distinct stages: the earliest ­influenced by the dynamic architectural experience and the latter modulated by the actual physical characteristics. These findings highlight the existence of an overlapping motor neural substrate devoted to spatial and social cognition, with the architectural space exerting an early and possibly adapting effect on the later social experience.
Ultimately, spatial design may impact the processing of human emotions. 



ABOUT
GIOVANNI VECCHIATO 



He is an Associate Professor at eCampus University and an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience of the National Research Council in Parma, Italy. With a background in engineering and neuroscience, his work investigates how architectural spaces influence brain activity, social cognition, and emotional understanding. He coordinates the NuArch project, exploring brain–environment interactions through cutting-edge methods such as virtual reality, EEG, and behavioral studies. Giovanni has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading neuroscience journals and serves as a reviewer and guest editor for international ­publications.


Photo: Lombardini22

Wie können
architektonische
Erfahrungen den
Körperausdruck
beeinflussen?
How can architectural
experience influence
body expressions?


Wie lässt sich die räumliche
Wahrnehmung messen?
How can spatial
perception be
measured?


Wie verhalten sich
Menschen in
unterschiedlichen
räumlichen Umgebungen?
How do people
behave in different
spatial environments?


Wie beeinflusst der
öffentliche Raum das
menschliche Verhalten?
How does public
space influence
human behavior?


Welche Faktoren machen
bestimmte Räume
attraktiver als andere?
What factors make
certain spaces more
attractive than others?


Welche Rolle spielt Ästhetik
in der Raumgestaltung? 
What role does aesthetics
play in spatial design?


Wie lassen sich Räume für
soziale Interaktion gestalten?
How can spaces for social
interaction be designed?


Was bedeutet der Begriff
„räumliche Kodierung“?
What does the term
„spatial coding“ refer to?


Wie wird „soziales
Kodieren“ definiert?
How is „social
coding“ defined?


Welche Grundprinzipien gelten
für die Gestaltung einer
effektiven Ausstellungsfläche?
What are the key principles
for designing an effective
exhibition hall?


Wie lässt sich soziale
Verdichtung bewusst
in die Raumgestaltung
integrieren?
How can social density
be thoughtfully integrated
into spatial design?


Welche wissenschaftlichen
Methoden gibt es, um
die Qualität eines
Raumes zu messen?
What scientific methods
exist to measure the
quality of a space?


Welche Prinzipien gibt
es für die Gestaltung
moderner Klassenzimmer?
How to design classrooms?


Verändert sich die
Wahrnehmung mit dem Alter?
Does perception
change with age?


Wie werden Forschungsergebnisse
praktisch angewendet?
How are research findings
applied in practice?


Wie werden Räume in
Zukunft gestaltet?
How will spaces be
designed in the future?


Ist der Gebrauch von
digitalen Tools  dabei
hilfreich?
Are digital tools
helpful for that?

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