“Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world.”
Quote by Ada Louise Huxtable
Work
On Architecture: Collected Reflections on a Century of Change
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the transformative changes in architecture throughout the last century, offering insights into the development of architectural styles, theories, and practices. more
Author
Ada Louise Huxtable
Ada Louise Huxtable was an influential American architectural critic, born on March 14, 1921, in New York. Her career began in the 1950s, and she was the first critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for her work. Huxtable was known for her sharp observations and profound analyses, which had a significant impact on the architecture and urban planning industries. more
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