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    The hasty multitude
    Admiring enter'd, and the work some praise,
    And some the architect: his hand was known
    In heaven by many a tower'd structure high,
    Where scepter'd angels held their residence,
    And sat as princes.

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Houses are built to live in, not to look on; therefore, let use
be preferred before uniformity, except where read more

Houses are built to live in, not to look on; therefore, let use
be preferred before uniformity, except where both may be had.

by Francis Bacon 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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Architecture is the art of how to waste space.

Architecture is the art of how to waste space.

by Philip Johnson 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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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 stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of
the corner.

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of
the corner.

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Architecture is frozen music.
[Ger., Die Backunst ist eine erstarrte Musik.]

Architecture is frozen music.
[Ger., Die Backunst ist eine erstarrte Musik.]

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And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made
ready before it was brought thither: read more

And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made
ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither
hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it
was in building.

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There are three forms of visual art: Painting is art to look at, sculpture is art you can walk around, read more

There are three forms of visual art: Painting is art to look at, sculpture is art you can walk around, and architecture is art you can walk through

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