How to build a house : $b an architectural novelette

"How to Build a House: An Architectural Novelette" by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc is a story set in the mid-1800s following a young architecture student named Paul who aims to design a home for his sister, blending family matters with architectural teachings. Home for the summer at age sixteen, Paul's vacation takes a turn when he overhears his parents speaking about getting his sister a home, which will allow him to create a beautiful design. With the assistance of his architect cousin Eugène, Paul embraces the chance to merge his academic proficiency with hands-on experiences where he learns a lot about the blending of creative vision with the real-world challenges of building.