"In my experience, if you have to keep the lavatory door shut by extending your left leg, it's modern architecture."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Architecture as articulated by Nancy Banks Smith. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Architecture provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Nancy Banks Smith

Nancy Banks-Smith is a British television and radio critic, who spent most of her career writing for The Guardian.

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