Exploring Classical Architecture: Insights from Ireland
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Brent Hall shares insights from his trip to Ireland, focusing on classical architecture. He highlights the organization of spaces at Glen Castle and discusses the golden rectangle and Fibonacci sequence in design. Examples like the nautilus shell illustrate the beauty of proportions. Hall emphasizes the impact of window and door designs and how historical proportions shape modern architecture. He concludes by advocating for travel as a source of design inspiration.
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