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I feel this is very important for us to have serene buildings because our civilization is chaotic as it is, you see our
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"I feel this is very important for us to have serene buildings because our civilization is chaotic as it is, you see; our whole machine age has brought about a chaos that has to be somehow counterbalanced, I think"

- Minoru Yamasaki

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This quote by Minoru Yamasaki speaks with the value of having tranquil buildings in our civilization. He believes that the chaos of the machine age has created a need for balance, which peaceful structures can help to attain this. He is suggesting that the turmoil of the maker age has actually developed a requirement for a counterbalance, and that serene buildings can offer this. He believes that these buildings can assist to produce a sense of peace and tranquility in our disorderly world. He is recommending that these buildings can assist to produce a sense of harmony and balance in our lives, which this is a fundamental part of our civilization. He believes that these buildings can help to develop a sense of calm and peace in our lives, which this is essential for our wellness. He is recommending that these buildings can assist to produce a sense of order and balance in our lives, and that this is necessary for our civilization.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Minoru Yamasaki between December 1, 1912 and February 6, 1986. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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