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Actiu and Diariodesign Launch 'Design Meets Care' Podcast on Sustainability and Innovation

architecture-design · 2026-10-05

Actiu has introduced "Design Meets Care," a dialogue series by Diariodesign that examines how architects and designers are reimagining spaces through sustainability and innovation. The inaugural episode, titled "Neuroarquitectura y bienestar," features Anna Ferrer from CU4Arquitectura and Sixto Martín from Zooco Estudio. They delve into the impact of design on health and well-being, highlighting two key projects: the Espacio Piloto WELL UPV at Universitat Politècnica de València, created by CU4 Arquitectura in collaboration with Actiu and Instituto HumanTech, and the redesign of the Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico in Santander by Zooco Estudio. The episode underscores design's potential as a means of care, extending beyond mere aesthetics and functionality. Listeners can find the podcast on Diariodesign's website.

Key facts

  • Actiu launched the podcast series 'Design Meets Care,' curated by Diariodesign
  • The first episode is titled 'Neuroarquitectura y bienestar'
  • Guests are Anna Ferrer of CU4Arquitectura and Sixto Martín of Zooco Estudio
  • Zooco Estudio has offices in Madrid, Santander and Tenerife
  • Espacio Piloto WELL UPV is at the Universitat Politècnica de València
  • That classroom project was designed by CU4 Arquitectura with Actiu and the Laboratorio de Neuroarquitectura of the Instituto HumanTech
  • The Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico in Santander is designed by Zooco Estudio
  • The museum intervention expands an existing 1978 building and adds a restaurant and terrace

Entities

Artists

  • Anna Ferrer
  • Sixto Martín
  • Juan Francisco Fuentes-Lojo

Institutions

  • Actiu
  • Diariodesign
  • CU4Arquitectura
  • Zooco Estudio
  • Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Instituto HumanTech
  • Laboratorio de Neuroarquitectura
  • Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

Locations

  • Valencia
  • Spain
  • Madrid
  • Santander
  • Tenerife

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