Quote by Bernard Levin

What has happened to architecture since the second world war that the only passers-by who can contemplate it without pain are those equipped with a white stick and a dog?

What has happened to architecture since the second world war

Summary

This quote is a sarcastic critique of post-World War II architecture. The speaker suggests that modern architecture has become so unpleasant and discordant that only blind people, represented by those using a white stick and a guide dog, can appreciate it without feeling discomfort. It implies that architecture has lost its aesthetic and functional elements, becoming jarring and unsightly to the average observer. The quote highlights a perceived decline in architectural design and raises questions about the principles and values guiding modern construction.

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Architecture

By Bernard Levin

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