This is the most honest form of design, where the building’s appearance clearly indicates its use. A hospital should look like a place of healing; a bank should look secure and stable.
, George Salvan presents a comprehensive exploration of how architecture serves as a "record of man's effort to build beautifully." The book functions both as a historical survey and a theoretical framework, tracing the origin, growth, and decline of architectural styles across different lands and ages. The Concept of Architectural Character This is the most honest form of design,
Tracking the shift from classical symmetry to the dramatic, ornamental flair of the 17th century. tracing the origin