Quote by Arne Jacobsen
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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You will soon find that I am a bit obsessive about my work. And that is a little sad, one often feels strangely restricted, not finding time to simmer, although one actually has many interests. – Arne Jacobsen

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When I travel, I draw and paint sketches which is great fun. And as long as you are fully aware that it has nothing to do with actual art, I think thats all right. – Arne Jacobsen

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Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins. – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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