“Faced with unmeasurables, people steer their way by magic. Before the invention of navigational instruments, a beautiful lady was carved on the prow of the boat to help sailors cross the ocean; and architects, grappling with the intangibles of design, select a guru whose work gives them personal help in areas where there are few rules to follow. The guru, as architectural father-figure, is subject to intense hate and love; either way, the relationship is personal, and necessarily one-to-one.”
Quote by Denise Scott Brown
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Denise Scott Brown
Denise Scott Brown, born on October 3, 1931, is an outstanding architect whose work has had a profound impact on the field of architecture, particularly in advancing the status of women in the profession. Her designs are known for innovation and sustainability, and she co-founded Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates with Robert Venturi. She and Venturi were jointly awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1981, making her the first woman to receive this prestigious honor. more
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