“May the Architect be high-minded; not arrogant, but faithful; Just, and easy to deal with, without avarice; Not let his mind be occupied in receiving gifts, But let him preserve his good name with dignity...” ― Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Marcus Vitruvius Pollio(80 BCE – 15 CE) , commonly known as Vitruvius, was a Roman architect, engineer, and author during the 1st century BCE. His most significant work is the multi-volume treatise titled De architectura (On Architecture). Not much is known about Vitruvius, however. Vitruvius served as an artilleryman in the Roman military, specializing in the construction of artillery war machines for sieges. He likely held a senior officer position, overseeing artillery experts and machine operators. Vitruvius worked under Julius Caesar’s chief engineer, Lucius Cornelius Balbus, and may have collaborated with other prominent architects and engineers of his time. He is famous for discussing and setting...