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    Grandeur . . . consists in form, and not in size: and to the eye
    of the philosopher, the curve drawn on a paper two inches long,
    is just as magnificent, just as symbolic of divine mysteries and
    melodies, as when embodied in the span of some cathedral roof.

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I don't build in order to have clients. I have clients in order to build.

I don't build in order to have clients. I have clients in order to build.

by Ayn Rand Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons read more

All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.

by Philip Johnson Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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The hand that rounded Peter's dome
And groined the aisles of Christian Rome,
Wrought in a sad read more

The hand that rounded Peter's dome
And groined the aisles of Christian Rome,
Wrought in a sad sincerity;
Himself from God he could not free;
He builded better than he knew;
The conscious stone to beauty grew.

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An architect is the drawer of dreams

An architect is the drawer of dreams

by Grace Mcgarvie Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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Architecture is a social act and the material theater of human activity.

Architecture is a social act and the material theater of human activity.

by Spiro Kostof Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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Architecture is music in space, as it were a frozen music

Architecture is music in space, as it were a frozen music

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Old houses mended,
Cost little less than new, before they're ended.

Old houses mended,
Cost little less than new, before they're ended.

by Colley Cibber Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.

Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.

by Coco Chanel Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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Rich windows that exclude the light,
And passages that lead to nothing.

Rich windows that exclude the light,
And passages that lead to nothing.

by Thomas Gray Found in: Architecture Quotes,
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