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The two most important tools an architect has are the eraser in the drawing room and the sledge hammer on the construction site.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of both planning and the ability to make changes in architecture.
Frank Lloyd Wright suggests that an architect's role involves a delicate balance between designing and modifying plans. The eraser symbolizes the necessity for revision and adaptation during the design phase, while the sledgehammer represents the physical execution of those plans, highlighting that both creativity and practicality are essential in the architectural process.
Themes
ArchitectureDesignPlanningCreationChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the creative process in design.
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