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01Undated

There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart. There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart.

Kenzo Tange / quote

02Undated

I feel however, that we architects have a special duty and mission... (to contribute) to the socio-cultural development of architecture and urban planning.

Kenzo Tange / quote

03Undated

Technological considerations are of great importance to architecture and cities in the informational society.

Kenzo Tange / quote

04Undated

Architects today tend to depreciate themselves, to regard themselves as no more than just ordinary citizens without the power to reform the future.

Kenzo Tange / quote

05Undated

Designs of purely arbitrary nature cannot be expected to last long.

Kenzo Tange / quote