"Stillness" by norm architects, published by gestalten, Photography by Sarah Dorweiler / aesence
Stillness — hardly any other concept resonates more strongly with me in this ever louder world. Often forgotten, stillness should be an important part of our everyday lives. It is not merely the absence of noise, but a state of being, a moment of conscious pause that offers space for contemplation and self-reflection. This philosophical...

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