“If you think of cities as world of art — and this book has probably mystified you if you do not…”

#CharlieDuff

“The use of houses to express an often quite personal delight in the breath of world history was peculiar to north Atlantic cities, and got a little traction in the palace cities of continental Europe. Like Arnold’s culture, eclectic architecture, spoke for open-mindedness, freedom from prejudice, and a wide-ranging, historical curiosity.“

“There should be a monument to the first person who ever came home from a full day's work and cooked dinner. “

#CharlieDuff on the rise of #apartments