This reminds me of "Why Beauty Matters", a documentary by Roger Scruton, which fundamentally transformed my views on architecture and beauty in general
https://www.scruton.org/building-beautiful
I am also obsessed with traditional Japanese architecture. Lots of simple ornament, warm colors and materials, deliberate use of shadows and light.
Books:
Japanese Homes and their Surroundings
Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements & Forms