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Sophia

sophia (n): a non-religious temple; a space for contemplation and awe

What is a “sophia”?

A “temple” for wisdom and secular spirituality for the 21st century

A sanctuary for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in an increasingly fragmented and digital world

Designed to counteract modern challenges: information overload, stress, disconnection

Creating a sense of awe, inspiration, and inner peace through innovative design, natural elements, and sensory experiences

Reflecting local architectural and cultural contexts

Promoting values around unity, oneness, cultural exchange, and global understanding; ethos of personal transformation and collective healing

May be used for as space for art installations and performances

Environment

Designed for sensory reset and contemplation

Incorporate biophilic principles - natural elements, green walls, water features, etc

Acoustic engineering to create zones of silence and meditative soundscapes

The spaces may be simple with only one room, providing space for silence and contemplation

Optional

Additional spaces for guided meditation, creative expression, movement and somatic experiences etc

Integration with cutting-edge wellness technologies like light therapy, sound healing, biofeedback

Interaction with nature through indoor/outdoor spaces, rooftop gardens, natural light corridors, viewpoints…

References

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Teshima Art Museum | Art | Benesse Art Site Naoshima View a museum guide and fees for the Teshima Art Museum in Teshima, plus information on artists, etc. benesse-artsite.jp⁠

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Galaxia: The 2018 Temple Burning Man Arts is thrilled to announce that we have selected the 2018 Temple: Galaxia by Arthur Mamou-Mani! The Design Galaxia celebrates hope in the unknown, stars, planets, black holes, the movement uniting us in swirling galaxies of dreams. A... journal.burningman.org⁠

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THK Tower - Mamou-Mani Your description mamou-mani.com⁠

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Crafting for Contemplation: The Minimal vs. The Ornamental How artists and architects opt for a minimal approach when designing meditative spaces, but also how these spaces have been enhanced by ornamentation. www.archdaily.com⁠

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Architectural Phenomenology: Crafting Spaces of Sensory Poetry Discover the relationship between architecture an phenomenology. Learn about projects you may be familiar with that apply this approach in design. parametric-architecture.com⁠

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(PDF) What makes a landscape contemplative? PDF | For centuries, landscape architects, architects, and urban planners have been designing outdoor green spaces for one to contemplate. In today’s... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate www.researchgate.net⁠

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Patricia Mou on Twitter / X dropped in class today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kzmFHiw9a3— Patricia Mou (@patriciamou_) December 4, 2024 x.com⁠

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