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“I think if I would have started BIG in America, I would probably never have called it BIG. There was nothing but a little bit of local small country humor in the idea.” quote by Bjarke Ingels
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“I think if I would have started BIG in America, I would probably never have called it BIG. There was nothing but a little bit of local small country humor in the idea.”

Bjarke Ingels

About This Quote

Source Interview: Architectural Digest, 2020

Overambitious projects may lose authenticity and become disconnected from reality.

In simple terms: Starting too big can dilute the original vision.

Key Takeaway

Scale ideas appropriately to maintain integrity.

Themes

design vision scale authenticity

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

architectural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • startup design
  • community projects
  • large‑scale developments

Key Concepts

urban planning creative process project management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What size of project best matches your resources?
  • How do you balance ambition with feasibility?
A Different Perspective

Large scale can bring resources but also complexity and risk of losing focus.

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