Writer: Manfredo di Robilant
Reclaiming the Visual in Architectural Theory
31.08.2026
Reclaiming the Visual in Architectural Theory31.08.2026
Among the most influential books of architectural theory in the last three centuries is the Essai sur l’Architecture by Marc-Antoine Laugier, published in 1753. The book’s goal was to establish the foundational principles of architecture, and thus the rules for designing proper buildings. The author argued that these rules descend… Read More