ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/425860/interview-with-alain-de-botton-author-of-the-architecture-of-happiness Sun, 08 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Hugo Oliveira https://www.archdaily.com/425860/interview-with-alain-de-botton-author-of-the-architecture-of-happiness Better known for his books and television documentaries, which address the importance of philosophy in our daily lives, Alain de Botton is founder of “Living Architecture,” a company which rents holiday homes designed by renowned architectural practices like: MVRDV, NORD, Jarmund/Vigsnaes, David Kohn Architects and Peter Zumthor. It was while writing the book “The Architecture of Happiness” that the Swiss/British philosopher had this idea. He has also been designated honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, in acknowledgement of his services to architecture.

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