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Kenzo Tange Quotes

Kenzo Tange quotes

Japanese Architect September 4, 1913 – March 22, 2005

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Kenzo Tange quote: "Designs of purely arbitrary nature cannot be expected to last..."
Designs of purely arbitrary nature cannot be expected to last long. Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange quote: "I am aware of changes gradually taking place in my own designs..."
I am aware of changes gradually taking place in my own designs as part of my thinking on this matter. Kenzo Tange
In my opinion, further consideration of those views will help us find a way out of the current impasse, and reveal to us the kinds of buildings and cities required by the informational society. Kenzo Tange
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. Kenzo Tange
Architects today tend to depreciate themselves, to regard themselves as no more than just ordinary citizens without the power to reform the future. Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange quote: "Technological considerations are of great importance to..."
Technological considerations are of great importance to architecture and cities in the informational society. Kenzo Tange
I feel however, that we architects have a special duty and mission... (to contribute) to the socio-cultural development of architecture and urban planning. Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange quote: "Tradition can, to be sure, participate in a creation, but it..."
Tradition can, to be sure, participate in a creation, but it can no longer be creative itself. Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange quote: "Nevertheless, the basic forms, spaces, and appearances must be..."
Nevertheless, the basic forms, spaces, and appearances must be logical. Kenzo Tange

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