Architects in the Metaverse, ft. Decent Architecture

Metaverse architecture asks whether spatial design skills still matter when the environment is virtual rather than physical.

Stephen Drew speaks with Michel Vieira and Leonardo Marchesi of Decent Architecture about designing virtual spaces, applying physical-world architecture experience and what immersive environments may mean for the profession.

The conversation covers:

• How architects can approach the metaverse
• What changes when spaces are digital rather than physical
• How spatial experience and interaction shape virtual environments
• Which design skills transfer into immersive work
• Why the metaverse should be tested beyond hype

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Metaverse Architecture with Decent Architecture

Watch the video on YouTube: Architects in the Metaverse

____

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to architects in the metaverse
• 05:00 Decent Architecture and designing virtual environments
• 10:00 Moving from physical architecture into the metaverse
• 15:00 What changes when buildings are digital
• 20:00 Spatial experience, interaction and virtual communities
• 25:00 Design process and tools for metaverse architecture
• 30:00 Client expectations and creative opportunities
• 35:00 Skills architects can bring to immersive environments
• 40:00 Risks, hype and practical use cases
• 45:00 Future directions for metaverse design
• 50:00 Advice for architects exploring digital spaces
• 55:00 Final reflections with Decent Architecture

____

Architecture Social

Find more architecture career advice, practice insight and live roles at Architecture Social.

Explore more conversations on the Architecture Social Podcast, browse free resources at Architecture Social Resources, or join the community at Architecture Social Club.

____

Affiliate learning partner

We have partnered with ArchAdemia, an online learning platform built by architects, for architects.

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on the monthly or annual membership.

Architecture Social may earn a commission if you join through our link or use the code.