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“Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space ... On the one hand it's about shelter, but it's also about pleasure.” quote by Zaha Hadid
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“Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space ... On the one hand it's about shelter, but it's also about pleasure.”

Zaha Hadid

About This Quote

Source Speech: Lecture on architecture and well‑being, 2015

Architecture should nurture human health and happiness, not just provide shelter; it must blend function with pleasure.

In simple terms: Buildings should make people feel good.

Key Takeaway

Design for comfort and joy.

Themes

well‑being design human‑centered architecture pleasure

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • office spaces
  • homes
  • public plazas
  • healthcare facilities

Key Concepts

biophilia psychology environmental design

Questions to Reflect On

  • What design elements most improve occupant mood?
  • How to measure well‑being impact of a space?
A Different Perspective

Cost constraints can limit aesthetic choices.

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