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04/21/2011

Can architecture make you happy?

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Amazing Locations Yes It can Make You Happy

It depends if you like to let your surroundings enhance your soul. Maybe the simple inspiration of a place that illuminates the sensuous details of a timeless dwelling has the earthy and stylish reverberations of a primal era. It can soothe the mind and open up the imagination. Mexico (Verana ) knows how to let it glow and yes dare I say go about it personally.

Here is someone who wrote a book about buildings and happiness Alain de Botton read all about h is well studied philosophy

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/michael-cannell/cannell/can-building-make-you-happy

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I love what you say about your surroundings enhancing your soul. SO IMPORTANT. Thank you for sharing this.
Niya

Posted by: Niya Sisk | 01/13/2010 at 10:15 AM

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