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James Polshek

(1930–2022) Architect

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James Polshek was an architect.

Quick Facts About James Polshek

Born: February 11, 1930
Died: September 9, 2022
Profession: Architect

About James Polshek

[Wikidata] American architect (1930–2022)... | [Wikipedia] James Stewart Polshek was an American architect based in New York City. He was the founder of Polshek Partnership, the firm at which he was the principal design partner for more than four decades. He worked as design counsel to the legacy firm Ennead Architects, as well as being actively engaged as

Quotes by James Polshek

I had it drummed into me from an early age that personalizing everything was not a good thing. Besides, I don't think…

A good thing

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Ive always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art.

Architecture

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I went into architecture a little as 'Peck's Bad Boy.' It allowed me to be a critic in a socially condoned way.

Allowed

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I've always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art.

Always

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I kind of cherish at least the idea of Midwestern candor and openness. But I couldn't live there.

Candor

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I don't think architecture should be considered as an art form in the first instance. Whenever I say that, it makes people…

Angry

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