Quote by Rem Koolhaas

Any architectural project we do takes at least four or five years, so increasingly there is a discrepancy between the acceleration of culture and the continuing slowness of architecture.

Any architectural project we do takes at least four or five

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting speeds of cultural development and architectural progress. As culture and society evolve rapidly with technological advancements and changing needs, architecture tends to lag behind, typically taking several years to complete a project. The quote suggests that architecture hasn't caught up with the acceleration of cultural changes. The gap between the two signifies the challenges architects face in responding quickly and efficiently to the evolving needs and demands of society.

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Architecture

By Rem Koolhaas

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