About Quote by Stefan Sagmeister
“Downtown Toronto is a very good place to talk about the neutrality of modernist architecture. I'm sure this kind of box-building was interesting in the Twenties, Thirties and Forties, but I think it's absolutely ridiculous to build like this in 2013.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Design Talk, 2013
The speaker critiques modernist box‑shaped architecture as outdated for contemporary times.
In simple terms: Modernist boxes feel outdated now.
Key Takeaway
Question outdated design trends.
Themes
architecture
modernism
aesthetics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
opinion
analysis
When to use this quote
- city planning
- architectural education
- design criticism
- renovation projects
Key Concepts
urban planning
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modernist ideas be refreshed?
- What alternatives suit 2013 urban needs?
A Different Perspective
Some may appreciate the simplicity of modernism.
