“I don't think architecture is radical. How can something that takes years and costs millions be radical?” ThinkingYearsMillionsCostArchitectureRadical Author:David Chipperfield
“When we mean to build, We first survey the plot, then draw the model; And when we see the figure of the house, Then must we rate the cost of the erection.” FirstsMeanHouseFiguresCostModelsDrawsRateArchitecturePlotSurveys Author:William Shakespeare
“Cost overruns are not uncommon in architecture, particularly for designs that depart from structural or technological norms, or demand a finer quality of execution than commercial schemes - conditions typical of buildings for cultural institutions. Budgets are exceeded for many reasons, not all of them within an architect's control.” ReasonQualityConditionsDesignBuildingCostDemandInstitutionsArchitectureBudgetsArchitectExecutionSchemesTypicalTechnologicalNormUncommon Author:Martin Filler