Architecture quote by Enid Nemy

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Even at the United Nations, where legend has it that the building was designed so that there could be no corner offices,
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"Even at the United Nations, where legend has it that the building was designed so that there could be no corner offices, the expanse of glass in individual offices is said to be a dead giveaway as to rank. Five windows are excellent, one window not so great"

- Enid Nemy

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This quote by Enid Nemy recommends that even in a location like the United Nations, where the structure was created to be egalitarian, there are still subtle signs of rank and status. The stretch of glass in private offices is said to be an indication of one's rank. Those with 5 windows are seen as having a higher rank than those with just one window. This quote suggests that even in a location that is suggested to be equivalent, there are still subtle signs of inequality. It also suggests that even in a place that is implied to be egalitarian, there are still subtle indications of power and status. This quote is a pointer that even in locations that are indicated to be equal, there are still subtle indications of inequality and power.

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This quote is written / told by Enid Nemy. He/she was a famous author, the quote is categorized under the topic Architecture. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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