Habitar la lentitud: José del Carmen Palacios Aguilar on Slow Dwelling

In an essay titled "Habitar la lentitud" (Inhabiting Slowness), José del Carmen Palacios Aguilar reflects on the concept of slowness as a mode of inhabiting space and time. The text, published on Verdes, a Spanish architecture and design blog, weaves philosophical musings with references to architectural history. Aguilar describes slowness as a way to embrace time, to pause, and to become aware of one's surroundings, contrasting it with the relentless pace of modern life. The essay is accompanied by two images: a sketch by Adolphe Appia, the Swiss architect and stage designer known for his innovative ideas on "rhythmic spaces," and a photograph of the Apartment of Charles de Beistegui in Paris, designed by Le Corbusier between 1929 and 1931. These visual references anchor Aguilar's abstract reflections in concrete architectural examples, suggesting that slowness can be materialized in built environments. The essay does not present a specific event or news item but rather offers a contemplative piece on the intersection of architecture, time, and human experience. It was published in July 2026, as indicated by the image URLs, and is part of Verdes's ongoing coverage of architectural theory and design.