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“Architects are not clients. We can't build without something to built.” quote by Richard Rogers
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“Architects are not clients. We can't build without something to built.”

Richard Rogers

About This Quote

Source Talk: Architecture conference, 2004

The quote stresses that architects design for clients, not the other way around, highlighting the need for client-driven projects.

In simple terms: Architects serve clients, not the reverse.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize client needs in design.

Themes

architecture client relations design process

Mood

analytical practical

Type

professional educational

When to use this quote

  • building design
  • urban planning
  • construction contracts

Key Concepts

project management collaboration functionalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance client wishes with design integrity?
  • What happens when client goals conflict with sustainability?
A Different Perspective

Clients may lack clear vision, complicating design.

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