Home Made Visible

In this Lunchtime Talk, Professor Elena Marco discussesHome Made Visible, a study using her own home to explore how storage and domestic spaces affect wellbeing. Through conversations with household members and guests, she shows how thoughtful storage design—both visible and hidden—creates a sense of calm and care. The project suggests that rethinking our homes is key to building healthier and more inclusive cities.

About Professor Elena Marco

Professor Elena Marco is an internationally recognised leader in architecture, sustainability, and higher education, with a research track record in sustainable housing and innovative architectural pedagogies. Her DPhil combined design research with social science methods, rooted in early professional practice, and she has contributed to two REF cycles. Elena uses visual and creative methods to explore sustainable futures and advance inclusive education. As Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of UWE’s largest College, she leads major academic and research portfolios and plays a key role in shaping strategic initiatives, while actively influencing national and international discourse on the built environment and equity in STEAM.