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The New Luxury of Longevity: Why Our Homes Need to Help Us Live Well for Longer

Luxury homes have always been designed around how we want to live. But as conversations around health and longevity become increasingly important, Rachel Clacher asks a different question: how do we want to live for longer? From natural light, fresh air and restorative sleep to spaces that encourage movement and connection, the homes we create can play an important role in supporting our wellbeing throughout our lives.

At Coertze & Clacher, this means designing around a life rather than simply a floorplan. Homes should be able to adapt as families and circumstances change, remaining comfortable, intuitive and enjoyable to live in over decades. In Mallorca, many of these principles are already embedded in traditional architecture, where local stone, shutters, courtyards and thick walls respond naturally to heat, light and airflow. Combined thoughtfully with modern design and technology, these time-honoured ideas can create homes that quietly support the people who live in them.

But longevity doesn’t stop at the front door. Walkable neighbourhoods, green spaces, local shops and a sense of community all contribute to living well. For Rachel, the future of luxury isn’t about filling our homes with ever more wellness technology, but creating environments that make healthy choices easier, connection more natural and everyday life more enjoyable. Perhaps the ultimate luxury is a beautiful home that doesn’t simply look after us today, but is designed to look after the person we’ll become.

Full article: https://lux-life.digital/the-new-luxury-of-longevity-why-our-homes-need-to-help-us-live-well-for-longer/

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