Journal / The case for fewer places

The case for fewer places

Why a short list of well-chosen properties beats a long list of rooms.

Almajour editorial · An original perspective, not a member testimonial

A short list is a statement

Long lists feel generous, but each extra place dilutes the character of the rest. A short list says that someone chose.

Familiarity builds

A few places you know well can feel more like yours than fifty you have visited once. You learn where the light comes in.

The risk of too many

When there are a hundred options, the choosing becomes the work. A smaller collection gives more time to be there.

What that means for the club

Almajour is being imagined as few places, chosen well. How many that is, and which ones, is not settled.