The Architecture of Happiness
The Architecture of Happiness
Alain De Botton
Harry Styles
There’s a chapter where he talks about the idea of emptiness being more important than fullness. - Harry Styles
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The Architecture of Happiness

The Architecture of Happiness

Alain de Botton
Alain De Botton
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Alain De Botton
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In "The Architecture of Happiness," Alain De Botton embarks on a profound exploration into the symbiotic relationship between our surroundings and our innermost feelings. With his characteristic eloquence and insightful analysis, De Botton unveils how the spaces we inhabit shape our thoughts, emotions, and well-being. Through a judicious blend of philosophy, art, and psychology, this book delves into the essence of beauty in architecture—not as an indulgence but as a fundamental component of happiness. De Botton persuasively argues that buildings and their designs are not mere backdrops to our lives but active participants in it, holding the power to mirror and mold our potential. This thought-provoking journey is not just about appreciating architectural beauty for its own sake but is a call to recognize and demand environments that truly reflect and nurture our aspirations, values, and needs. By questioning the conventional avoidance of beauty in architectural discourse, De Botton challenges us to reconsider what it means to be at home in our world. "The Architecture of Happiness" is a compelling treatise on the profound impact of our built environment, urging us to envision and create spaces that resonate with our quest for meaning, harmony, and fulfillment.

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Released
2006
1 Jan
Length
288
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There’s a chapter where he talks about the idea of emptiness being more important than fullness. - Harry Styles
It is in books, poems, paintings which often give us the confidence to take seriously feelings in ourselves that we might otherwise never have thought to acknowledge.
— Alain De Botton, The Architecture of Happiness

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