To build means to make architecture real on the borders of knowledge.
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Buildings are 'humane' only when they promote peaceful human co-existence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Buildings should foster harmony and peaceful interactions among people.
Frei Otto's quote emphasizes the important role that architecture plays in promoting social harmony. By designing structures that prioritize human connection and interaction, buildings can contribute to a more peaceful coexistence among individuals within a community.
Themes
ArchitectureHumanePeaceCoexistenceDesign
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a presentation on community design principles.
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