The Architecture of Happiness

Alain de Botton

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Penguin
25 June 2014

Theory of architecture; Philosophy; Philosophy: aesthetics

Highly acclaimed writer and philosopher Alain de Botton turns his attention to interior design and architecture

In The Architecture of Happiness, bestselling author Alain de Botton explores one of our most intense but often hidden love affairs- with our houses and their furnishings. He asks-

What makes a house truly beautiful? Why are many new houses so ugly? Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures - and can differences of taste ever be satisfactorily resolved?

To answer these questions and many more, de Botton looks at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights. The Architecture of Happiness will take you on a beguiling tour through the history and psychology of architecture and interior design, and will change the way you look at your home.

By: Alain de Botton
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 341g
ISBN: 9780241970058
ISBN 10: 0241970059
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 25 June 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Architecture of Happiness

Clever, provocative and fresh as a daisy * Literary Review * Full of splendid ideas, often happily and beautifully expressed . . . an engaging and intelligent book * Independent * Genuinely thought-provoking * Time Out *