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~ John Portman Quotes ~
« on: January 14, 2015, 01:36:04 PM »
John Portman Quotes


An American architect and real estate developer known for creation of the multi-storied atrium hotel.
John C. Portman, Jr. (born December 4, 1924; Walhalla, South Carolina) is an American architect and real estate developer known for creation of the multi-storied atrium hotel.

Here are some famous quotes by John Portman. 




Buildings should serve people not the other way around.

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Re: ~ John Portman Quotes ~
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2015, 01:36:40 PM »
Architects in the past have tended to concentrate their attention on the building as a static object. I believe dynamics are more important: the dynamics of people their interaction with spaces and environmental condition.