We are persons of quality, I assure you, and women of fashion, and come to see and to be seen.
Ben JonsonRead
Architecture is a art when one consciously or unconsciously creates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well being.
Interpretation
Architecture blends functionality with emotional expression to enhance well-being.
This quote emphasizes that architecture goes beyond mere construction; it is an art form that elicits emotional responses from individuals. When architects design environments, whether explicitly intended or not, they shape experiences that can foster a sense of well-being and aesthetic appreciation in their users.
In practice
During a presentation about urban design, this quote could highlight the emotional impact of built spaces.
We are persons of quality, I assure you, and women of fashion, and come to see and to be seen.
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Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is the geometry of light.
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