‘Détente’ is an operation of diplomacy through spa practices facilitating relaxation, learning and enhancing common good between us. Acting as an unorthodox approach to political activism, we remove ourselves from the alter of work. This much needed space comes from research around our contemporary trade and political practices. Détente merges speculative architecture and art direction to create a wider narrative of living. Photography: Darryl Otten Illustrations: Vicky Patoulioti Architecture: Silvia-Mihaela Gramada and Hamda Yassin Jama Art Direction, design and renderings: CJaye Newton: C-Jaye Newton