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Gottfried Bohm was a German architect known for his modernist style and functionalist principles. His design works had a profound impact on the architectural world in Germany and globally during the mid-20th century.

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All Building Architecture Should Backgrounds Can Do Cities Cities And Towns Concern Connections Continuing Continuity Contrary Details Different Different Kinds Dignity Doe Enough Exterior Eye

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“A building is a human being's space and the background for his dignity and its exterior should reflect its contents and function”

Should Humans Human Beings Space Building Dignity Function Backgrounds Exterior

Book:The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1986, presented to Gottfried Böhm

Source: The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1986, presented to Gottfried Böhm

“New buildings should fit naturally into their surroundings, both architecturally and historically, without denying or prettifying the concerns of our time”

Should Building Fit Concern Our Time Surroundings

Book:The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1986, presented to Gottfried Böhm

Source: The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1986, presented to Gottfried Böhm

“Streamlined time details are especially important, because by having to take a close look, we discover new things. Because of this, details will remain part of the building in the mind's eye”

Mind Looks Important Eye Building Details New Things

Book:The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1986, presented to Gottfried Böhm

Source: The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1986, presented to Gottfried Böhm

About the Author

Born: January 23, 1920
Known for: Architect
Quotes: 7

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