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Observations for a
Young Architect
by Cesar Pelli:
Submitted by: Steve Gaddis
"To be considered good architecture, our work must conform to a complex set of rules,
consisting of accepted theories, formal models, and ideals. The contemporary rules for
designing and judging architecture put such a premium on original talent that only a
handful of architects have been able to master them. Examples from the past demonstrate
that when rules and expectations are reasonable, most architects can design good
buildings. Any society should expect that architects' rules produce good buildings most of
the time. This is what a healthy architecture does. The evidence of the majority of our
buildings suggests that there is something wrong with today's rules. They do not suit our
cities and need to be reconsidered.
"The final result of our work is making cities. It is our greatest responsibility. If
we do not make beautiful, enjoyable, and workable cities, we are not going to be worth
much in that history that we all prize, no matter how brilliant our individual efforts may
be."
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