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“Look, architecture has a lot of places to hide behind, a lot of excuses. 'The client made me do this.' 'The city made me do this.' 'Oh, the budget.' I don't believe that anymore.” quote by Frank Gehry
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“Look, architecture has a lot of places to hide behind, a lot of excuses. 'The client made me do this.' 'The city made me do this.' 'Oh, the budget.' I don't believe that anymore.”

Frank Gehry

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Excuses like client demands or budget constraints are insufficient; architects must own their decisions.

In simple terms: Excuses aren't valid; take responsibility.

Key Takeaway

Own your design choices.

Themes

responsibility design integrity

Mood

critical reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • client communication
  • budget management

Key Concepts

architecture ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you address constraints constructively?
  • What responsibility can you claim in your work?
A Different Perspective

Complex projects may limit full control.

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