Cesar Pelli quotes

Cesar Pelli was an Argentinian architect renowned for designing some of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers. His innovative approach blended modernism with functionality, shaping city skylines across the globe. He became especially famous for projects like the Petronas Towers and for influencing contemporary architecture. Here are 13 of his quotes:

I see my buildings as pieces of cities, and in my designs I try to make them into responsible and contributing citizens. (Cesar Pelli)
My buildings are like my children, so I cannot have favorites. View quote
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I realize that having a style would be very beneficial for my practice from a marketing standpoint, but I can't do it. I believe my responsibilities as an architect are to design the most appropriate building for the place. Each place has a distinct culture and function, which for me requires an appropriate answer. View quote
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I always look forward to the next project. That is one of the wonderful things about architecture - you always can hope for another project to design. View quote
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When I started designing in school, I discovered that I had a knack for it. I fell completely in love with architecture, and I remain in love with it. View quote
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The Connecticut Center for Science and Exploration will be a building that will connect the excitement of science to the surrounding streets, river and highway. These forms are ambitious and dynamic. They appear to reach out beyond their physical limits. View quote
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The World Trade Center was for me not only out of scale vertically, but it was also out of scale in plan. It occupied several blocks that were all massed together. View quote
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When I finished high school, I was 16, and in Argentina you have to choose a career right after high school. There is no such thing as a liberal arts education. View quote
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Architecture adds dimensions to my life that would be impossible to acquire if I retired. The beautiful thing about architecture is that every project is brand new. I am forced to renew myself with every project. Isn't that wonderful? View quote
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I've always loved three-sided patios. Courtyard plans are very common, but it's rare that it has one side open. View quote
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There may be some changes in building codes, but I don't see any stylistic departure that you'll be able to attribute to Sept. 11. (Cesar Pelli)
One of America's strengths has always been its openness to the new: both new ideas and new people. View quote
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I'm particularly interested in the public role that all buildings play. I believe that we architects should try to go beyond our basic obligations to the public, and our opportunities to do so are many. View quote
Cesar Pelli

Cesar Pelli

Cesar Pelli - Image
Photo: Presidencia de la N. Argentina, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Argentinian Architect
Born: October 12, 1926
Died: July 19, 2019
Quotes count: 13

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