Gravity and Grace

I believe there’s a natural force in reality that can push us beyond ourselves, opening up the chance for transformation and joy. Simone Weil called this “grace” — the opposite of gravity. Gravity is the force that represents the limits and necessities of the physical world. When we’re stuck in gravity, we feel incomplete, often leading to suffering, because we get caught up in the everyday grind and miss out on the bigger picture of love and connection.

But grace is different. It helps us break free from those limitations, offering us a way to see the world from a new perspective. While gravity keeps us focused on survival, grace lifts us, helping us move beyond ourselves and connect with something bigger.

When we give in to grace, the weight of gravity fades. We realize that transformation isn’t just possible — it’s part of life. This shift helps us connect with each other and experience joy in ways that are often overlooked. Architecture can do something similar. It can create spaces that pull us out of the mundane and remind us of the joy and connection that’s possible when we’re truly present.

In my work, I aim to design spaces that lift you, that break through the weight of daily life and invite transformation. Spaces that inspire joy, connection, and a sense of openness.