"It's not about doing over the living room of someone who has bad taste in color. This is about restoring historic buildings and instilling pride in a community, which can be done through designing new public spaces and social gathering spots"
- Genevieve Gorder
About this Quote
In this quote, interior designer Genevieve Gorder stresses the importance of preserving and renewing historical buildings in a neighborhood. She recommends that this can be attained not simply through shallow changes, such as repainting a room, but by creating brand-new public areas and social gathering areas. Gorder thinks that by doing so, a sense of pride can be instilled in the neighborhood, as these spaces function as a reflection of its history and culture. This quote highlights the idea that design is not just about aesthetic appeals, however also about producing significant and impactful areas that bring people together and contribute to the overall wellness of a neighborhood.
This quote is written / told by Genevieve Gorder somewhere between July 26, 1974 and today. He/she was a famous Designer from USA.
The author also have 25 other quotes.
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