In a short address to members of th...

In a short address to members of the American Institute of Architects at its annual meeting in Philadelphia last month Ricardo Legorreta made a case for promoting basic human values by the and of architecture and building.
Winner of the AIA's gold medal this year, the Mexican architect adviseed that such basic ideas as romanticism, mystery, peace and a reason of humor are what make buildings prosperous How can these states be achieved? The architect outlined a recipe for buildings that included more color, human scale, ample light, the use of water and organization and a sense of