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Georgian architecture respected the scale of both the individual and the community
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"Georgian architecture respected the scale of both the individual and the community"

- Stephen Gardiner

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This quote by Stephen Gardiner talks to the significance of Georgian architecture in developing a sense of balance in between the private and the community. Georgian architecture was a style of architecture popular in the 18th century, and it was identified by its symmetry, percentage, and balance. This quote suggests that Georgian architecture was developed to produce a sense of consistency in between the individual and the community. It respected the scale of both the individual and the community, developing a sense of balance in between the 2. This balance was accomplished through making use of symmetry, proportion, and balance in the design of the architecture. The result was a style of architecture that was both visually pleasing and functional. Georgian architecture was created to create a sense of harmony in between the private and the community, and this quote talks to the significance of this balance.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Stephen Gardiner between April 25, 1924 and February 15, 2007. He was a famous Architect from United Kingdom. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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