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“I'm not against architecture per se, I'm just against bad architecture.” quote by Jonathan Meades
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“I'm not against architecture per se, I'm just against bad architecture.”

Jonathan Meades

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Source Essay: Architecture Critique, 1999

He opposes poor design, not architecture itself.

In simple terms: Bad architecture is the problem, not architecture.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for thoughtful, functional design.

Themes

design architecture quality

Mood

analytical critical

Type

architectural evaluative

When to use this quote

  • building projects
  • design reviews
  • public consultations
  • architectural education

Key Concepts

aesthetic standards functionalism urban planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines good versus bad architecture?
  • How can architects improve design standards?
A Different Perspective

Subjective taste may affect judgments of “bad.”

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