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“I'd say that my profession ends where architectural thinking ends - architectural thinking in terms of thinking about programs and organizational structure. These abstractions play a role in many other disciplines, and those disciplines are now defining their 'architectures' as well.” quote by Rem Koolhaas
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“I'd say that my profession ends where architectural thinking ends - architectural thinking in terms of thinking about programs and organizational structure. These abstractions play a role in many other disciplines, and those disciplines are now defining their 'architectures' as well.”

Rem Koolhaas

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

Architectural thinking extends beyond building design to shaping programs, organizations, and other fields' structures.

In simple terms: Design thinking applies to many systems.

Key Takeaway

Apply architectural thinking to any complex system.

Themes

design systems interdisciplinary structure innovation

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

conceptual strategic

When to use this quote

  • Corporate restructuring
  • software architecture
  • urban planning
  • educational curriculum design

Key Concepts

Systems theory organizational design cross‑disciplinary thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you map architectural principles to non‑physical systems?
  • What risks arise when imposing rigid structures?
A Different Perspective

May overlook human and and cultural nuance.

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