Have ever you stepped foot into a space that leaves you speechless, excited, full of emotion, or in complete amazement? Comfort. Curiosity. Wonder. Contemplation. Architecture leaves an indelible imprint on our lives, becoming part of our story. It shapes and moves us – physically, spiritually, and emotionally. The power of architecture is woven into the fabric of everything we do at Grace Farms. The River building, designed to break down barriers between people and nature, offers visitors the meaningful opportunity to embrace new perspectives as they make their way through each of its glass-enclosed volumes. No two views are the same. It brings people from all walks of life together every single day. A demonstration of how architecture moves us towards creating an active community, locally and globally. It is also an expression of sustainability and the impact of building ethically, underscoring the work of the Design for Freedom by Grace Farms movement which seeks to end modern slavery in the building materials supply chain. This global movement’s mission is to create a more humane built environment and showcase architecture’s capability of moving us towards justice. It is also a demonstration of how architecture moves us towards peace – nestled into the surrounding 80 acres of restored meadows, woodlands, and ponds, it is a place for contemplation, appreciation, and respect for wildlife, the natural world, and our place in it. At the heart of all of this is the extraordinary vision of our CEO and Founder, Sharon Prince – that architecture has the ability to move us towards achieving humanitarian outcomes across sectors. As we prepare to celebrate our 9th Anniversary, we are inviting you to think about how architecture moves you. This meaningful anniversary will see us welcome a 31-musician chamber ensemble of musicians from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by LPO 2023/24 Fellow Conductor Luis Castillo-Briceño. The moving program will incorporate our theme Architecture Moves Us, further illuminating our mission and work. To learn more and purchase a ticket, visit: https://lnkd.in/eSMSPdaJ In the meantime, we invite you to share a time when architecture moved you – tell us about your experience in the comments.
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