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Moshe Safdie Quotes

Israeli - Architect | July 14, 1938 -

Countries and places have a history, a story, and a culture.

History Culture Story Places

Architecture is changing faster than some other professions.

Architecture Changing Faster Than

I don't think I have a signature style that announces, 'This is a Safdie.' But I think star architects have seized an opportunity to go anywhere in the world to produce meaningless buildings.

Opportunity Style World Think Go

A house is not a machine! It's something else for living - but not a machine.

House Living Something Machine Else

There is a profound ethic to architecture which is different from the other arts.

Architecture Profound Arts Different

A painter, a sculptor, a writer, they can express freely. They don't affect society as a whole. We build buildings that have a purpose, that stay there for hundreds of years or decades.

Purpose Society Buildings Build Stay

Who knows, maybe I am simply a talented architect?

I Am Who Architect Knows Simply Am

I think the general public's response to my projects is very strong. You can be an intellectual and say that popularity detracts from architectural quality. On the other hand, you can see in the public's identification something very positive.

Positive Quality Strong Think You

Except for the projects in Israel, my being Israeli has contributed negatively to my global activity. It is hard for me, for example, to get projects in the Persian Gulf emirates.

Me Hard Israel Activity Example Get

My identity is always at the forefront, and I also think that every article that is written about me refers to me as an Israeli architect.

Identity Me Think Always Architect

Urban design as a discipline barely exists in most American and Canadian cities. In Singapore, there are innovative transportation strategies at work.

Work Discipline Design American Most

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