The 'Nature Pyramid': A Blueprint for Health and Well-Being
The concept of biophilia suggests that we have an innate drive to connect with nature and other forms of life, which has been associated with improved mental well-being.
"The Earth's cry for rescue from the punishing weight of the industrial system we have created is our own cry for a scale and quality of life that will free each of us to become the complete person that we were meant to be."
The architects approached the renovation by critically analyzing the home’s existing disconnection from nature, focusing on densification and creating spaces that enhance warmth and comfort.