Writing & thinking — architecture
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Architecture
Architecture is the art, science, and process of designing and constructing buildings and physical structures, blending functional, technical, and aesthetic considerations to create human-inhabited spaces.
13 Mar 2026
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Classical architecture
Classical architecture refers to the styles and principles of building that originated in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. It is defined by its adherence to symmetry, proportion, and a specific "vocabulary" of structural and decorative elements, most notably the Classical Orders of columns.
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