PROGRAM
9:00
MONDAY
October 12
TUESDAY October 13
WEDNESDAY
Learning to Design for Health
Restorative Design
Bridging Neuroarchitecture Research and Practice
Kyoto Seika University
Check-In
Welcome Speeches Seika Main Hall Faculty Introductions Participants’ Introductions
11:00
12:00
October 14
TYE FARROW & CLEO VALENTINE
From Pathogenesis to Salutogenesis: Rethinking the Brain–Body Connection in the Built Environment
TOURS
Ginkaku-ji Temple Philosopher’s Path Eikan-do Temple Guided visits and conversation with Takaya Kurimoto
Walking Group Discussions
TOURS
Tofuku-ji Temple Fushimi-nari Taisha Walk
Participants’ Presentations
12:30
Lunch Break
Lunch Break Welcome Lunch
2:00
Panel Discussion
(Complimentary) Kyoto Center
Q&A 3:00 3:45 4:00
4:30
SARAH ROBINSON
TAKAYA KURIMOTO
The Inner Landscape of the Japanese Mind as Reflected in Japanese Gardens
Tea Break
5:00
(Remote) Japanese Gardens and Felt Space
NATALIA OLSZEWSKA
Restorative Design: From Cultural Intuition to Scientific Evidence Discussion, Q&A
UPALI NANDA
Bridging Neuro-Architecture Research and Practice: Perspectives From Two Decades of Experience at The Intersection Discussion, Q&A
Tea Break
Participants’ Presentations Participants’ Presentations Group Discussions
6:45
ANJAN CHATTERJEE
The Neuroaesthetics of the Built Environment
Group discussion
Group discussion
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
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