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“There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart. There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart.”

“Designs of purely arbitrary nature cannot be expected to last long.”

“Technological considerations are of great importance to architecture and cities in the informational society.”

“I feel however, that we architects have a special duty and mission... (to contribute) to the socio-cultural development of architecture and urban planning.”