Form follows profit is the aesthetic principle of our times.
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Architecture is about public space held by buildings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Architecture shapes how we experience and interact with spaces in our communities.
This quote emphasizes the role of architecture in creating public spaces that are influenced and defined by the buildings that surround them. Richard Rogers highlights the importance of design in facilitating social interactions and the communal experience, suggesting that architecture is not just about aesthetics but about fostering public life.
Themes
ArchitecturePublic SpaceBuildingsDesignCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a city planning meeting, to emphasize the importance of thoughtful design in community spaces.
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A greater focus on design in all new homes would make the best use of land, create homes and public spaces, and reinforce the structures of urban life.
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My passion and great enjoyment for architecture, and the reason the older I get the more I enjoy it, is because I believe we - architects - can effect the quality of life of the people.
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The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.
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