But the building's identity resided in the ornament.
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Every building is like a person. Single and unrepeatable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every building has its own unique character, much like a person.
This quote by Louis Sullivan emphasizes the individuality of each building, suggesting that just as every person is unique and cannot be replicated, so too is every architectural structure. It speaks to the idea that buildings carry their own stories, identities, and aesthetics that set them apart from one another.
Themes
ArchitectureBuildingsUniquenessDesignIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about architectural design, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of individuality in buildings.
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All quotes βWhat the people are within, the buildings express without.
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It was the spirit animating the mass and flowing from it, and it expressed the individuality of the building.
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