Architect Quote by Arne Jacobsen

“With a painter or a sculptor, one cannot begin to alter his works, but an architect has to put up with anything, because he makes utility objects - the building is there to be used, and times change.”

Arne Jacobsen

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I don't see that any buildings should be excluded from the term architecture, as long as they are done properly.

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