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“I think in space or music or art or literature of any kind there has to be some kind of void where the viewer or the spectator or the listener or the reader can insert themselves into it, and there is a certain kind of architectural space which is totalitarian, which does not allow you to do that.”

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Jonathan Meades

Jonathan Meades is a British writer, critic, and documentary filmmaker, born on January 21, 1947. His work is known for its unique perspective and satirical tone, covering a wide range of fields including architecture, art, and culture. more

“In creating a building, architects do think they're making the world a better place. And then they hope to make the world an even better place by making another thing which will be even bigger than the last thing... and it is part of the pathology of being an architect to believe thus, and they do believe it, despite all the evidence to the contrary.”

Thinking World Believe Lasts Building Creating Evidence Bigger Contrary Despite Architect Better Place Pathology

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“Vertigo doesn't apply in planes for some reason. You think it's some kind of magic and you don't know how it's keeping you up, but when you're on a cliff top it's a different matter.”

Thinking Knows Kind Different Matter Reason Know How Magic Planes Cliffs Vertigo

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“I like extremely effeminate dogs like terriers or schnauzers. I make an exception for giant schnauzers and big poodles. Basically, I like dogs which can be dyed day-glo colours.”

Bigs Dog Giants Colour Exception Poodles Terriers Schnauzers

Author:Jonathan Meades

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