Neuronal and Urban rhythms effect on memory

My PhD explores how architecture shapes human memory. The project investigates which specific spatial features—such as landmarks, visibility and openness, environmental complexity, and architectural rhythm—can influence how people encode, store, and retrieve information. Working at the intersection of architecture and cognitive science, I combine theory from memory research with experimental methods, including Virtual Reality and behavioral measures, to test design hypotheses under controlled conditions while keeping the tasks relevant to everyday experience. The overall aim is to develop an interdisciplinary framework that links measurable memory mechanisms to concrete architectural variables, supporting both scientific understanding and evidence-informed design practice.