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Juhani Pallasmaa is a Finnish architect known for his profound insights into the relationship between architecture and human perception. His work emphasizes the poetic and philosophical aspects of architecture, as well as its sensitivity to environment and culture.

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“It is pleasurable to press a door handle shining from the thousands of hands that have entered the door before us; the clean shimmer of ageless wear has turned into an image of welcome and hospitality. The door handle is the handshake of the building. The tactile sense connects us with time and tradition: through impressions of touch we shake the hands of countless generations.”

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Book:The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses

Source: The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses

“A profound design process eventually makes the patron, the architect, and every occasional visitor in the building a slightly better human being.”

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“The door handle is the handshake of the building.”

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Book:The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses

Source: The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses

About the Author

Born: September 14, 1936
Known for: Architect
Quotes: 8

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