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If architecture had nothing to do with art, it would be astonishin

If architecture had nothing to do with art, it would be astonishingly easy to build houses, but the architects task – his most difficult task – is always that of selecting. – Arne Jacobsen

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I dont see that any buildings should be excluded from the term architecture, as long as they are done properly. – Arne Jacobsen

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In addressing a task, one almost always has several possible options, sometimes only a few, and they may all be practical and functional. But they lack the aesthetic aspect that raises it to architecture. – Arne Jacobsen

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