Publisher Description
The Architecture of Happiness is a dazzling journey through the philosophy and psychology of architecture and the indelible connection between our identities and our locations.
One of the great but often unmentioned causes of both happiness and misery is the quality of our environment: the kinds of walls, chairs, buildings, and streets that surround us. And yet, a concern for architecture is too often described as frivolous, even self-indulgent. Alain de Botton starts from the idea that where we are heavily influences who we can be, and argues that it is architecture’stask to stand as an eloquent reminder of our full potential.
Whereas many architects are wary of openly discussing the word beauty, this book has at its center the large and naïve question: What is a beautiful building?
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“The words and ideas communicated in this book are as elegant and as beautiful as the architecture to which de Botton strives to attune our ears and eyes. Full of fascinating insights and delightful meditations, I highly recommend this book to all who have the sense that spaces and places matter.
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Bryan (4 out of 5 stars)
