Architecture was my way of expressing my ideals: to be simple, to create a world equal to everyone, to look at people with optimism, that everyone has a gift. I don't want anything but general happiness. Why is that bad?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He views architecture as a path to express ideals of equality, optimism, and general happiness.
- In plain terms
- I build to show hope and equality for everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Use your craft to spread hope and equality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do your works say about you?
- Is happiness a goal?
Another view
Architecture alone cannot solve social inequality.
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