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Every time a student walks past a really urgent, expressive piece of architecture that belongs to his college, it can he
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"Every time a student walks past a really urgent, expressive piece of architecture that belongs to his college, it can help reassure him that he does have that mind, does have that soul"

- Louis Kahn

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This quote by Louis Kahn talks to the power of architecture in developing a sense of belonging and identity. He recommends that when a student goes by a structure that is special and expressive, it can help them to feel linked to their college and to their own sense of self. It can be a pointer that they are part of something bigger than themselves, which they have the possible to accomplish fantastic things. The architecture can also work as a source of motivation, supplying a graph of the possibilities that exist for the trainee. By connecting the student to their college and to their own potential, the architecture can assist to promote a sense of pride and belonging.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Louis Kahn between February 20, 1901 and March 17, 1974. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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