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Old Posted Nov 22, 2019, 5:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin View Post
Same problem in the architectural field as well, with far too many who think they can design their way to utopia.

Humans will naturally and organically use spaces that are available to them in the best way possible. That's not something that can be contrived and planned - adaptability just needs to be something that's allowed for in our buildings and cities.
Modern Paris was designed as a master planned utopia. Efficiently designed American cities have achieved productivity and wealth never before seen in history. It shows what's possible, when the work isn't being done by rank amateurs
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