Roman civilization had achieved, within the bounds of its technology, relatively as great a mastery of time and space as we have achieved today.

Ancient Rome was as confident of the immutability of its world and the continual expansion and improvement of the human lot as we are today.

In those countries with centuries of a craft tradition behind their building methods, techniques are tightly coordinated under the direction of the architect.

Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an energy contained by it.

Vitality is radiated from exceptional art and architecture.

We find Japan a little more difficult to understand because it has proven its 20th century prowess though the ancient traditions still persist.

Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind.