The Belgian practice Bureau voor Architectuur, Scenografie, Interieur & Landschappen, or BASIL for short, views architecture as more than just an aesthetic discipline; it is a subtle, boundary-crossing exploration of what truly matters. This approach starts with a practical analysis of the needs and desires of the people who will inhabit the spaces they design, culminating in a combination of contemporary art, performance and architecture. For BASIL, architecture must be more than just beautiful images; it must create spaces in which everyone feels comfortable living, working and spending time. BASIL believes that too little thought is given to the powerful influence architects can have on the experience of a building. After all, it is the architect’s design that determines how a space is entered, how one moves through it, what views it offers and how much it fosters a sense of calm, creativity or belonging. But what truly constitutes great architecture? How can it calm, inspire and create an atmosphere that welcomes and embraces people? And why is it so important to take the technical foundations of a building as seriously as the aesthetic design? In today's JUNG Talk Podcast, we explore these questions and the underestimated power of architecture, as well as the pursuit of spaces that not only function, but also have a soul.
