DESIGNING BIOPHILIC RESTORATIVE SPACES
STUDIO GIULIANA SALMASO is a design firm dedicated to creating restorative spaces.
Its body of work merges the art of designing with the scientific principles of biophilia, restorativeness and neuroaesthetics, the studies of how the brain, body and behaviour respond to the design of our surroundings.
Guided by the evidence that “space informs wellbeing” the firm’s practice spans the fields of architecture, interiors, and lifestyle, promoting the integration of indoor and outdoor restorative spaces within residential, commercial, and corporate environments.
Making space for rest within your daily activities is an easy and effective way to recharge physical, mental, and emotional resources.
STUDIO GIULIANA SALMASO brings the most effective design solution to the destress-needs of individuals and corporations worldwide.
Giuliana Salmaso
photo by Matteo Marzorati and Giotto Silvestrin
“My dream is helping people to destress and feel better
by creating intimate and peaceful spaces
where shapes, materials and lights
activate a sense of
easiness, softness and calmness”.
GVS
Giuliana Salmaso brings extensive experience in designing residential, commercial, and corporate restorative environments.
Originally from Padova, Italy, she graduated in Architecture at IUAV University of Venice followed by a Master’s degree in Architectural and Landscape Psychology at the University of Padua.
She has worked and designed with Claudio Silvestrin for 21 years, first as team leader for several projects, after as partner in 1+1=1 ARCHITECTS, the firm she co-founded with Claudio in 2004.
She founded STUDIO GIULIANA SALMASO in 2019 with a human-centric approach to design. The practice is dedicated to creating indoor and outdoor restorative oases by merging the art of designing with the scientific principles of biophilia, restorativeness and neuroaesthetics, the studies of how the brain, body and behaviour respond to the design of our surroundings.
She lives and works between London and the countryside of Central Italy merging in her work the forward-thinking vibe of London with the calmness of the lands of the Renaissance. Her aim is to help people to destress and feel better by creating heart-centred science-based oases designed to lower stress, reduce mental fatigue, and activate a sense of positivity and vitality – all of which help people to reach a state of true well-being that enables them to thrive.
From 2004 to 2009, Giuliana taught at Politecnico di Milano, one of Italy’s top schools of Architecture and Design. In 2012, she was awarded with the Prize “Premio Città Impresa” dedicated to creative and innovative professionals from North-East Italy.
She is currently teaching biophilic design in residential, commercial, workplace and hospitality environments at Unicusano University, Rome.
Giuliana brings passion, innovation, and light to everything she does in work and life.