"I hope that America as a whole, and especially its architects, will become more seriously involved in producing a new architectural culture that would bring the nation to the apex - where it has stood before - and lead the world"
- Tadao Ando
About this Quote
This quote by Tadao Ando speaks to the potential of America to lead the world in architectural culture. He is requiring the country to end up being more seriously involved in producing a new architectural culture that would bring the country to the peak of the world. He believes that America has the possible to lead the world in this area, as it has actually performed in the past. He is motivating architects to take the lead in this effort, as they are the ones who develop the physical structures that shape our cities and towns. He is also requiring a brand-new architectural culture that is more sustainable and eco-friendly. This would assist to guarantee that the structures we develop today will last for generations to come. By producing a brand-new architectural culture, America can when again become a leader worldwide of architecture and set an example for other nations to follow.
This quote is written / told by Tadao Ando somewhere between September 13, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from Japan.
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