Andrea Palladio

A well-designed house brings delight to its inhabitants.

Columns should be placed at equal distances.

The orders of architecture are Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.

Simplicity in design leads to grandeur.

The facade must be imposing yet harmonious.

Water features enhance the beauty of gardens.

True architecture imitates nature's proportions.

Rustication adds strength and dignity to walls.

The hall should be the heart of the house.

Pediments crown the entrances with elegance.

In building, as in life, balance is key.

The Tuscan order is simple and robust.

Loggias provide shade and views.

Harmony in architecture reflects the soul's order.

Staircases must be graceful and functional.

The ancients' wisdom guides modern builders.

Windows should admit light without excess.

A villa's site affects its prosperity.

Entablatures separate and unite the structure.

Vitruvius taught us firmness, commodity, and delight.