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Design Quote by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

“I am going to design, in a great hurry, and I believe to build a station after my own fancy; that is, with engineering roofs, etc. etc. It is at Paddington, in cutting, and admitting of no exterior, all interior and all roofed in.” quote by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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“I am going to design, in a great hurry, and I believe to build a station after my own fancy; that is, with engineering roofs, etc. etc. It is at Paddington, in cutting, and admitting of no exterior, all interior and all roofed in.”

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

About This Quote

A rapid, imaginative design for a fully enclosed, roofed station is proposed, emphasizing interior space.

In simple terms: Design a fully interior, roofed station quickly.

Key Takeaway

Innovate bold, functional architecture.

Themes

architecture innovation design

Mood

visionary practical

Type

architectural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • construction projects
  • public transport hubs
  • exhibition spaces
  • temporary structures

Key Concepts

engineering urban planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the risks of fast design?
  • How ensure functionality in imaginative projects?
A Different Perspective

Rapid design may overlook practical constraints.

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