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No architect troubled to design houses that suited people who were to live in them, because that would have meant buildi
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"No architect troubled to design houses that suited people who were to live in them, because that would have meant building a whole range of different houses. It was far cheaper and, above all, timesaving to make them identical"

- Michael Ende

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This quote by Michael Ende speaks with the absence of factor to consider given to the people who will occupy your houses that are developed. Rather of making the effort to design homes that are tailored to the requirements of the people who will reside in them, designers go with a lot easier and more affordable service: making them all similar. This quote highlights the value of thinking about individuals who will inhabit the space when developing a structure, as it can make a big distinction in the lifestyle of those who live there. It likewise speaks with the significance of putting in the time to design something that is customized to the needs of individuals who will use it, instead of taking the simple path and making them all the exact same. This quote functions as a pointer that when designing a building, individuals who will populate it ought to be considered.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Ende between November 12, 1929 and August 29, 1995. He/she was a famous Writer from Germany. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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