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“[The building] had been designed by an architect, so it bore little resemblance to any normal structure.” quote by Gary Corby
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““[The building] had been designed by an architect, so it bore little resemblance to any normal structure.””

Gary Corby

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Source Novel: The Lost City, 1995

The building’s design was so unconventional it resembled no ordinary structure.

In simple terms: The architecture was uniquely unlike any normal building.

Key Takeaway

Expect and embrace unconventional designs.

Themes

architecture design novelty

Mood

curious analytical

Type

descriptive critical

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • creative projects
  • architectural criticism

Key Concepts

aesthetic innovation structural uniqueness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a design "normal"?
  • How does novelty affect usability?
A Different Perspective

Unusual designs may face functional or regulatory challenges.

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