The more polished the mind of its designer, the less national will be the building; for its architect will be led away by a search after a model of ideal beauty, and will not be involuntarily by deep-rooted feelings, governing irresistibly his heart and hand.


The Poetry of Architecture: Cottage, Villa, Etc, The Villa (p. 82), John Wiley & Sons. 1877


The more polished the mind of its designer, the less national will be the building; for its architect will be led away by a search after a model of...

The more polished the mind of its designer, the less national will be the building; for its architect will be led away by a search after a model of...

The more polished the mind of its designer, the less national will be the building; for its architect will be led away by a search after a model of...

The more polished the mind of its designer, the less national will be the building; for its architect will be led away by a search after a model of...