German & Spindle
German
Hey Spindle, I was just looking at the symmetry of the Taj Mahal and it got me thinking—do you think the architects used the golden ratio in its proportions?
Spindle
I’ve mapped out the Taj’s angles in my notebook—everything is almost perfectly balanced, but the golden ratio shows up only in a few small parts. It’s more a case of the architects mastering symmetry through careful ratios, not a strict 1:1.618 formula. The elegance comes from a mix of repetition and subtle shifts, not a single mystical number.
German
Sounds like a thorough investigation. The real charm is in those careful ratios you’re tracing—exactly how a true architect would have approached it. Keep charting the subtle shifts; that’s where the beauty really lies.
Spindle
Glad you see it, I’ll keep jotting the tiny variations—those are the real jewels.
German
Sounds good—just keep the notes neat, and remember, a clear record is as solid as a good foundation.
Spindle
Sure thing—I'll keep the pages orderly, each line a small piece of the whole. A tidy record is the blueprint of precision.