Architecture Quote by Cedric Price
“Like medicine (architecture) must move from the curative to the preventive.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Architecture and Society, 1975
Architecture should shift focus from fixing problems to preventing them.
In simple terms: Design to prevent, not just cure.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize preventive design.
Themes
design
architecture
health
prevention
risk management
urban planning
Mood
analytical
forward‑thinking
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- city planning
- building codes
- product development
Key Concepts
public health
sustainable design
Questions to Reflect On
- What preventive measures can you design?
- How to balance cure vs prevention?
A Different Perspective
Prevention can be costly and uncertain.
