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“[There are] unseen objects that await us, if we as architects begin to think about designing not the object, but a process to generate objects.” quote by Michael Hansmeyer
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“[There are] unseen objects that await us, if we as architects begin to think about designing not the object, but a process to generate objects.”

Michael Hansmeyer

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Source Lecture: Architectural Design Process, 2018

Design should focus on creating generative processes rather than static objects, enabling endless variation.

In simple terms: Design processes, not just objects, to generate new forms.

Key Takeaway

Shift focus to procedural design for innovation.

Themes

design process generativity

Mood

curious forward‑looking

Type

theoretical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • urban planning
  • artistic creation
  • education

Key Concepts

architecture algorithmic design innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What generative methods could you apply to your work?
  • How does focusing on process change your creative mindset?
A Different Perspective

Process‑centric design may be harder to implement without proper tools.

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