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I was looking for a simple architecture, one that could immediately communicate that which in the past was known as ‘monumental,’ that is, in the sense of ‘Civic Dignity.’
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The speaker wanted architecture that was simple in form but still carried the importance traditionally associated with the word “monumental.” Here, “Civic Dignity” means a sense of public seriousness and shared importance. The aim was not elaborate decoration, but a clear design that could immediately express that dignity.
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