Catastrophe Quote by Dieter Rams

“I like to be in New York. Le Corbusier described it in the 1930s as a 'wonderful catastrophe.' It is still a wonderful catastrophe, but inspiring.” quote by Dieter Rams — Download Open image

“I like to be in New York. Le Corbusier described it in the 1930s as a 'wonderful catastrophe.' It is still a wonderful catastrophe, but inspiring.”

Dieter Rams

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