Olot, Spain, will host a series of architecture conferences from July 8 to 15, 2025, focusing on the connection between architecture and the emotional impact of spaces.
The sessions will explore the interaction between physical elements like light, materials, and forms, and intangible factors such as emotions and senses.
The first session, on July 8, will feature filmmakers Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine, discussing "The Emotional Power of Space."
On July 10, architect Xevi Bayona will present projects focused on the search for beauty and how architecture can evoke emotions.
The series will conclude on July 15 with Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA, discussing "Architecture and the Environment," focusing on creating spaces that foster coexistence and respect for the environment.
The conferences are part of the Catalunya-Japan Year, aiming to strengthen cultural ties between the two regions.