Effort Quote by Rem Koolhaas
“The work in S, M, L, XL was almost suicidal. It required so much effort that our office almost went bankrupt.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Work of Architecture, 2012
The project’s scale demanded extreme resources, threatening financial stability.
In simple terms: Huge projects can drain resources and risk collapse.
Key Takeaway
Plan realistic scopes and budgets.
Themes
architecture
risk management
scale
financial sustainability
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- large corporate builds
- startup scaling
- public infrastructure
- creative ventures
Key Concepts
resource allocation
project management
budgeting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ambition with feasibility?
- What safeguards can prevent financial overreach?
A Different Perspective
Even ambitious work can be unsustainable without careful planning.
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