"To describe a building as beautiful therefore suggests more than a mere aesthetic fondness; it implies an attraction to the particular way of life this structure is promoting through its roof, door handles, window frames, staircase and furnishings.  A feeling of beauty is a sign that we have come upon a material articulation of certain of ideas of a good life." Alain de Botton, The Architecture of Happiness

"It is in this dialogue with pain that many beautiful things acquire their value.  Acquaintance with grief turns out to be one of the more unusual prerequisites of architectural appreciation.  We might, quite aside from all other requirements, need to be a little sad before buildings can properly touch us." Alain de Botton, The Architecture of Happiness

Cognoscenti et al, led by Anne O' Zavelo, is a design team committed to the creation of highly articulate space.

Cognoscenti et al works with clients to help them realize their world through a process known as the Architecture of Living.

Cognoscenti et al has acquired several properties over the years. Originally conceived as design laboratories, they are now available for short stays and events, a move which has attracted many new design clients seeking to make the Cognoscenti et al experience part of their daily lives.