...In the compelling words of Francis Bacon, he states, “There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion.” Such words are encouragement for architects to stray away from the structural norms and move forward while applying creativity to functional, yet elegant buildings. In Ten Books on Architecture, Vitruvius emphasizes on the practice of architecture, which established three predominant pillars for the validity of a building: soundness, utility, and attractiveness. Soundness, is the durability, stability, and security of a laid out foundation, that promises a lasting structure. Utility, is the capability of being serviceable, helpful and beneficial for those in the facility. Attractiveness, is the innovative appearance that pleasures the eyes and mind. Such beauty that creates a pleasing attainment of design upon arrival. These elements must accommodate one another to develop a successful relationship between public external space and personal interior space. On the street of Roosevelt way, lies a local University Branch library, with parking spaces along both sides, a bike rack on the right side near the entrance and a crosswalk at the traffic light to ensure a parking area for those who have come with different ways of transportation. This demonstrates Vitruvius’ utility element in architecture. The exterior spaces of the library is cleverly laid out with two sets of large stairs leading up to the main entrance in the center. This forms...
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