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ing such an intimation that the quality ofarchitectural design among us has improved. The last generationshouses, they say, appear ridiculous for the same reason that its clothesexcite derision; because they are out of style. The houses of todayappear reasonable and agreeable because they are in… … HOUSE FOR MR. DUDLEY DEXTER. PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIASidney B. and Noble Ncwsom, Architects a moment believe that it is justified. Esthetic values are independentof fashion. To a sensitive observer, a poor design will appear disagree-able even though in style, and a good design will be pleasant…
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