Sacred Geometry & Design

We have been asked to design several nature focused wellbeing retreats using principles of sacred geometry. Phillip is knowledgable about how sacred forms used in historic churches or temples (e.g Notre-Dame, Chartes cathedral, Durham cathedral,  Borobudur Temple, Giza Necropolis) can assist to enhance health as they use forms inspired by natural geometries called ‘fractals’ or ‘cymatics’.

“Sacred Geometries’ main goal is to utilize the subtle energy of shapes to create environments that promote well-being by balancing the effect of all environmental stimuli on the body - otherwise known as cymatics. For example, take the frequency of popular music (440hz). Did you know Cymatics experiment with tonoscope produce beautiful geometries using 432hz frequency, rather than the jagged 440hz shapes formed” - Phillip Bristow

For more information on cymatics refer to BBC documentary here.

What is Fractal Geometry?

A fractal is a geometric object or shape which exhibits self-similarity across-scales. Fractals show the same statistical properties at different scales, yet appearing organic and random. Familiar natural phenomena with statistical fractals include, trees, snowflakes, ferns, frost crystals, river networks, clouds and dappled light. Over-time we have adapted to more easily process naturally repeating fractals. This adaptation is known as the fractal fluency. The visual stimuli provided by fractal patterns can vary in complexity, having a range of experiential outcomes for each observer. Subsequently fractals are an important focus of our research at Dandelion Seeds Architects.