THE ART,
AND ACT,
OF
LIVING
WELL























(WORDS)

(1) BRAIDING SWEETGRASS — ROBIN WALL KIMMERER
(2) DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS — KATE RAWORTH
(3) ECOLOGY OF WISDOM — ARNE NAESS
(4) THE POETICS OF SPACE — GASTON BACHELARD
(5) MOTHER’S MARGINALA, THE MOUNTAIN MANUSCRIPT — ODDNÝ EIR




(FOOD & DRINK)


(1) AUSTA, ALMANCIL, PORTUGAL — HONEST INGREDIENTS
(2) BADI, BRUSSELS — CIDER BAR
(3) BAMBINO, PARIS — SEASONAL FOOD, NATURAL WINE, VINYLS
(4) SPRY, EDINBURGH — SEASONAL INGREDIENTS, NATURAL WINE
(5) FRUTAS SELECTAS, NOMAD COFFEE, BRUSSELS — GREAT COFFEE










(PLACES)

(1) FJALLABAK NATURE RESERVE, ICELAND 
(2) ISLE OF HARRIS, OUTER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND
(3) NORDIC PAVILLION, VENICE
(4) JOAN MIRO FOUNDATION, BARCELONA
(5) LOUISIANA MUSEUM, COPENHAGEN











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   As people, we are all connected by a series of instances and interactions. Often intentional and perhaps equally, often on autopilot. As a practice, we frame this under the notion of ‘The Art and Act of Living Well’, which has become a foundational principle across all of our works.

   In measurable terms, the difference between the ‘art’ and the ‘act’ is determined by the subject matter, or in our case — the medium.

   You could think of the ‘act’ of living as the practical, routine behaviors we perform each day — important and valuable in their own right for how they shape our daily lives. They focus on practical routines that bring order and stability to our everydayness. These actions create the foundation for a functional, stress-reduced lifestyle, where physical and mental well-being are prioritised through structured, consistent behaviours.


   In contrast, the art of living well brings emotional depth and meaning to those practical acts. It forms more of an intuitive practice, attained through study, curiosity, experience and/or observation. It involves cultivating rich relationships, pursuing personal growth, and being mindful in everyday moments. Transforming daily tasks into rituals that bring joy and purpose, turning the ordinary into something that enhances your experience of life.












(PW—AALW)
THE FOUNDATION

THE ART AND ACT OF LIVING WELL CENTRES ON THE IDEA THAT OUR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS ARE MET, AND CULTIVATED, IN OUR SPACES AND ENVIRONMENTS.













   When we consider living well within spaces, we emphasise the emotional and sensory experiences that architecture can evoke. It could be a coffee shop that has great acoustics, a restaurant that has curated lighting, an event space that has considered active space with just as much thought as the spaces inbetween. Fundamentally it comes down to a flow between spaces, and the interplay of light and materials can inspire connection and creativity. This artistic approach transforms a functional structure into a place that nurtures experience, enhances relationships, and invites connection to the simplest moments.   Together, the act and art of living well, in architecture, works to create spaces that are not only practical, but also deeply meaningful. The functional aspects ensure that our spaces meet our physical needs, while the artistic dimensions enrich the emotional experience.
   When thoughtfully designed, the spaces that we choose to spend time in, the objects we surround ourselves with and the materials that we feel represent our identity becomes more than just a backdrop — it becomes an integral part of a fulfilling, well-lived life.

 









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