Architecture Quote by Santiago Calatrava

“When I work on sculpture, I don't have to worry about function. When I work on a piece of architecture, I must think about function all the time.”

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There was a wish to get something exceptional, ... I also wanted to deliver something technically unique.

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I always considered the role of teaching to be very noble and relevant.

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The Taj Mahal is a monument to love in all cultures.

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