VITRUVIUS

THE TEN BOOKS ON ARCHITECTURE:
THE EDUCATION OF THE ARCHITECT

By Vitruvius

Written over 2000 years ago, Vitruvius' text is still an extraordinary font of wisdom. This section is on how an architect should be educated. Read more

THE TEN BOOKS ON ARCHITECTURE:
THE SITE OF A CITY

By Vitruvius

This section sets out Vitruvius' views on how to choose a site for a new city and for a public building. Read more