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Chapel Quote by Roisin Murphy

“When I was 16 and on a tour of Europe, I fell in love with Le Corbusier's Notre Dame du Haut chapel in Ronchamp, France. I'd quite like to live in it.” quote by Roisin Murphy
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“When I was 16 and on a tour of Europe, I fell in love with Le Corbusier's Notre Dame du Haut chapel in Ronchamp, France. I'd quite like to live in it.”

Roisin Murphy

About This Quote

The narrator describes a deep admiration for Le Corbusier’s chapel, expressing a desire to inhabit its space and be inspired by its architecture.

In simple terms: A love for a chapel that sparks a wish to live inside it.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments that inspire you.

Themes

architecture inspiration place desire beauty

Mood

awe reflective creative

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • visiting iconic buildings
  • designing a personal space
  • studying architectural history
  • finding creative inspiration

Key Concepts

modernism spiritual architecture personal longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities of that space inspire you?
  • How can you bring that inspiration into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing a place may overlook practical realities.

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