Quote by Harry Seidler

Architecture is not an inspirational business, it's a rational procedure to do sensible and hopefully beautiful things that's all.

Architecture is not an inspirational business, it's a ration

Summary

This quote suggests that architecture is not solely driven by inspiration, but rather a logical process of creating practical and aesthetically pleasing structures. It emphasizes the importance of both functionality and beauty in architectural design, highlighting the need to balance rationality with creativity. The quote implies that while there may be an element of inspiration involved, the primary focus of architecture is to produce sensible and visually pleasing outcomes.

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By Harry Seidler

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