The American Vitruvius New York early history

New York early history

Let them eat cake

biology and the practice of research as described in puns

mistaking infinity (Euler's paradox)

The American Vitruvius New York early historyThis atlas of architectural design advocates rational as well as humanistic principles in the development of the urban environment. Drawing upon the ideals that inspired the great Roman architect, it promotes the Vitruvian maxims of longevity, beauty, and commodity. It also defines the thinking behind modern American city planning. First published in 1922, The American Vitruvius arose from a collaboration between two students of American urbanism.