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There are those airports which make you feel better, and…

“There are those airports which make you feel better, and there are those airports that, when you go there, your heart sinks: you can't wait to get out of there. They both function as airports, but it's the things that you can't measure that make them different.” quote by Norman Foster
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“There are those airports which make you feel better, and there are those airports that, when you go there, your heart sinks: you can't wait to get out of there. They both function as airports, but it's the things that you can't measure that make them different.”

Norman Foster

About This Quote

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

Airports differ not only in function but in the intangible feelings they evoke, shaping traveler experience.

In simple terms: Airports feel different beyond their purpose.

Key Takeaway

Design spaces that uplift emotions.

Themes

architecture emotion travel

Mood

thoughtful inspired

Type

design psychological

When to use this quote

  • airport design
  • urban planning
  • customer service

Key Concepts

user experience environmental psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can designers measure emotional impact?
  • What elements create a welcoming atmosphere?
A Different Perspective

Subjective feelings can be hard to quantify in design.

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