The difference between a builder and an architect is that an architect also cares about desire, about dreams.
Renzo PianoRead
I don't like the idea that the first preparation when you start to design your building has to put your label. I think this is not fair. It's not fair to the building or to the people, to the client, because every building tells a different story.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Buildings have unique stories and should not be confined to a single label or identity.
Renzo Piano expresses a sentiment that every building is distinctive and has its own narrative, which should not be limited or defined by a singular label or expectation. He argues that this labeling is unfair both to the architectural design and to the individuals who interact with it, as it reduces the potential richness of a building's story and significance.
Themes
ArchitectureStoryDesignFairnessIdentityBuilding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about architectural identity, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of understanding a building's individual story.
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