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“Modernist architecture and town planning is inimical to human beings ... based on the Darwinian concept that evolution is open ended, that there must always be something new and better.”

Quote by Leon Krier

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Leon Krier

Leon Krier is a renowned architect, born on April 7, 1946. His works are characterized by a classical style, deeply influenced by European traditional architecture. Krier's architectural philosophy emphasizes sustainability and community values, and his design projects are spread across the globe. more

“You need a prince to make a town in an intellectual sense. Developers want to make money. If they cared about architecture, they'd become architects. I've had so many projects that never came off because they had no sponsor, and not because they were utopian. I just want to build a town that's normal.”

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Author:Leon Krier

“The problem was Le Corbusier was a genius and an enormous artist, but he tried to resolve problems to which there is no solution. So the idea to demolish the centre of Paris in order to adapt it to the car - he drew it! - is something not even the most bloody dictators conceived.”

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Author:Leon Krier

“The more centralized the power, the less compromises need to be made in architecture.”

Needs Made Architecture Compromise

Author:Peter Eisenman

“Architects design houses. I live in a home.”

Home House Design Architect

Author:Peter Eisenman