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Wherever technology reaches its real fulfillment, it transcends into architecture.
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Technology finds its ultimate expression in architecture.

This quote by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe suggests that when technology is fully realized, it becomes embodied in architectural forms. It implies that architecture is not just about constructing buildings but also about the innovative use of technology to enhance human experiences and environments.

Themes

TechnologyArchitectureInnovationDesignFulfillment

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about modern architecture, one could say, 'As Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe famously stated, wherever technology reaches its real fulfillment, it transcends into architecture.'

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