Thesis Book: Creating a Consciousness of Place

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Proportion Relation Ancient scholars determined “right” proportions to be those that created visual harmony among the parts, these were based on proportions found in the human body and nature. Where this system is rooted in nature, a second system is based on the power of ten and rooted in math and logic. All inhabitable spaces were created through the use of these “right” proportions as these spaces are influenced by the understanding of the natural world. These spaces are then supported by a steel structure created from a system of logic.

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