The initial phase of any design process involves recognizing a problematic condition and finding a solution to that problem. Design itself is a voluntary act, an intentional undertaking that corresponds to the ideals and principles of societal progression. First, a designer must recognize the existing conditions of the problem in context and then obtain all relevant information that will be analyzed later. The fundamental physical manifestations of architecture accommodate human activity, where designers study the arrangement and ordering of forms and spaces to promote effort, elicit responses, and communicate meaning. In its simplest form, architecture, one of the highest manifestations of nature, is the bearer of culture, embodies the human spirit. Refined and perfected over time by high culture, architecture strives to meet the aspirations of a higher type of design. Ancient architecture therefore reflects the social, political and economic climate of the time while providing a basis for the advancement of form and function. These elements tell us that ancient civilization aimed to satisfy material needs: the act of creating architecture is therefore a process of problem solving or design. Architectural works themselves are material, perishable and incomplete. However, in every architectural work there is a spiritual effort of man that complements the progress of a restless civilization. Every aspect of the architectural work – every habit, belief and aspiration – has the power to reflect and symbolize. The incessant desire to break away from the bonds of traditional design and the growth of the state and its resources, as well as the increasing complexity of life, has caused a demand for new types of buildings; this...... middle of paper ......nt way. And due to the lack of modern plumbing, men and women often bathed together, although this was discouraged. The lack of modesty reflects a cultural attitude of the time that can be attributed to the study of architecture. Architecture has had a lasting effect on Western culture. By understanding the importance of classical architecture, we are able to better understand Western cultural identities and, in turn, provide insight into what is classical in the classical world. As a society, we can then reflect on the human condition by familiarizing ourselves with the attitudes and ideas of classical antiquity. Each monumental structure reflects the history of the time and how it can project into the future. Architecture not only serves society while improving the quality of life, it is the physical expression of society's desire to be civilized..