Trevi Fountain

In the picture above, what do you see that went right?

Try to get as many items as you can before viewing the answers below.

• The building is repeatedly subdivided into sections until human-scale elements are achieved.
• Specifically, the whole is broken into an odd number of sub-masses (3 in this case), which are further broken up into an odd number of bays (3 in this case).
• The whole is visually balanced (achieved through a combination of symmetry and balanced masses in statuary and fountain rocks).
• The sub-masses and bays are symmetrical.
• Load bearing components align vertically and extend up through the balustrade piers.
• Openings align vertically and extend up through the balusters.
• Aligned horizontal mouldings tie sub-masses together.
• Focal points creates focus in the middle sub-mass.
• Openings are vertical rectangles, except in the top story where they are square.
• Correct Corinthian proportions and entablature. Dentils are centered above columns.
• Round columns have entasis (tapering), square columns do not.
• Even number of columns and an odd number of openings.
• All sub-masses have a top (in this case a balustrade and a bonus attic story).
• The lower level is slightly built out and rusticated to ground the building and provide a strong visual foundation.