The role of informal, everyday interaction—sometimes unpredictable and serendipitous—should not be underestimated. But this requires a place-based social infrastructure that encourages such interaction. Neighbourhood churches (or other places of worship), religious activities, schools, butcher shops, markets, town squares, beauty parlours, taverns,... See more

In a world of atomization and disconnection, where the Age of Average surrounds us and dampens our spirit, we believe this approach is how we reverse the tides. We can choose the path of  less, but better.  We can reject the incentives nudging us to behave more like machines and factories. We can reclaim our humanity, approach our work as

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How can one design a space for connection, solitude, beauty, contemplation, belonging or creativity?