Form follows profit is the aesthetic principle of our times.
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When I started out, nearly every architect I knew was working in public practice; that's where the radical thinking was done. But, there's always a danger of looking back as our fathers did and saying, 'Things were better then.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of innovation in architecture while cautioning against nostalgia for the past.
Richard Rogers reflects on his early career in architecture, highlighting that radical thinking predominantly occurred in public practice. He warns against longing for the past, noting that such a perspective can hinder progress and innovation, as each generation must forge its own path forward rather than idealizing previous eras.
Themes
ArchitectureInnovationNostalgiaProgressRadical Thinking
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the future of urban design, to illustrate the need for current innovation.
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