Marie Claire Switzerland November 2025

We are delighted to share the summary of the article by our founder, Renata Koglin , interior architect and specialist in neuro-architecture and biophilic design , published in the November 2025 edition of marie claire.

The article, titled "When the brain calls for socks" , explores how our seasonal decorative desires are not simple "whims," but deep neurological responses linked to autumn. Neuro-architecture, the science studying the influence of spaces on our brain and nervous system , explains why we intuitively transform our interiors during this period.

Key Principles for a Compliant Interior

Renata Koglin details how our environment dialogues with our moods, sleep, and concentration (light, sounds, materials, organization of rooms). With less sun and shorter days, our brain interprets these signals as an invitation to slow down.

Light and Mood: Warm light reduces the production of cortisol, the stress hormone, and promotes melatonin, the rest hormone. Replacing a cold white bulb with a golden one helps the body relax. Autumn calls for warm tones and the installation of dimmers.
Sensory Intelligence: Enveloping textures such as wool, velvet, and wood become tactile signals of security. They remind the nervous system that it can lower its guard. Layering textures creates an "impression of embrace".
Organization and Soothing: Simple elements like rugs absorb both noise and stress. Space organization also plays a role; for example, furniture arranged in a circle encourages exchange. Large windows opening onto nature stimulate our prefrontal cortex and calm the amygdala.
Creating Retreats: It is advisable to create "refuges" (an armchair near a window, a reading nook) and invite nature indoors (earthy colors, branches, leaves) to slow the internal pace.

When the House Becomes an Accomplice

Autumn, far from being a season of melancholy, is a call for presence. When well-designed, the house ceases to be just a shelter and becomes a true partner that actively helps us align our senses with the season. This discipline is the art of listening to the needs of our spaces as much as we shape them. During this period of transition, biophilic design and neuro-architecture remind us of the essential: making room for our brain so it can, finally, simply be.

Marie Claire Switzerland November 2025: Neuro-architecture: When the Brain Calls for Autumnal Comfort