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“I object to the hegemony of form in contemporary architecture. We have very advanced technological tools, but ultimately, we create buildings exactly like we used to before: We send the drawings to an engineer and let him struggle with figuring out how to build it.” quote by Neri Oxman
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“I object to the hegemony of form in contemporary architecture. We have very advanced technological tools, but ultimately, we create buildings exactly like we used to before: We send the drawings to an engineer and let him struggle with figuring out how to build it.”

Neri Oxman

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

She criticizes modern architecture's reliance on old processes despite advanced tools, urging more innovative workflows.

In simple terms: Old methods persist despite new tech.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new design processes.

Themes

architecture technology innovation

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

theoretical critical

When to use this quote

  • construction projects
  • architectural education
  • design studios

Key Concepts

design methodology digital fabrication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can architects break from tradition?
  • What tools can truly transform building design?
A Different Perspective

Changing workflows can be costly and slow.

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