The Ten Books on Architecture, 6.2.1

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Of the Proportions of Private Buildings to Suit the Nature of Their Sites

2Nothing requires the architect’s care more than the due proportions of buildings. When the proportions are adjusted, and the dimensions found by calculation, then it is the part of a skilful man to consider the nature of the place, the purpose of the building, and the beauty of it; and either by diminutions or additions to find expedients, by means of which the appearance may not be injured by the additions to, or diminutions of, the established proportions that may be necessary.

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