![]() ![]() Witold Rybczynski takes us on an extraordinary odyssey as he tells the story of the designing and building of his own house. Synopsis of The Most Beautiful House in the World An eloquent examination of the links between being and building, The Most Beautiful House in the World offers insights into the joys of "installing ourselves in a place, of establishing a spot where it would be safe to dream." Rybczynski discusses feng-shui, the ancient Chinese art of locating a home in the landscape, and also considers the theories and work of such architects as Palladio, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright. In tracing this evolution, he touches on matters both theoretical and practical, writing on such diverse topics as the distinguished structural descendants of the humble barn, the ritualistic origins of the elements of classical architecture, and the connections between dress and habitation, and between architecture and gastronomy. ![]() Rybczynski's project began as a workshed through a series of "happy accidents," however, the structure gradually evolved into a full-fledged house. ![]() Overview of The Most Beautiful House in the World ![]()
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