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“And when an architect has designed a house with large windows, which is a necessity today in order to pull the daylight into these very deep houses, then curtains come to play a big role in architecture.” quote by Arne Jacobsen
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“And when an architect has designed a house with large windows, which is a necessity today in order to pull the daylight into these very deep houses, then curtains come to play a big role in architecture.”

Arne Jacobsen

About This Quote

Large windows bring daylight into deep spaces, but curtains are essential to modulate light, privacy, and aesthetic balance in modern architecture.

In simple terms: Curtains shape light and privacy in bright homes.

Key Takeaway

Curtains are functional design elements.

Themes

light management privacy aesthetic balance modern architecture interior design

Mood

thoughtful practical

Type

design insight architectural observation

When to use this quote

  • newly built homes
  • renovated historic houses
  • open-plan offices
  • urban apartments

Key Concepts

daylight utilization spatial perception materiality

Practical Applications

  • designing window treatments
  • selecting fabric for light control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do curtains affect occupants' comfort?
  • What alternatives exist to curtains for light control?
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