There is a profound ethic to architecture which is different from the other arts. Moshe Safdie More Quotes by Moshe Safdie More Quotes From Moshe Safdie Countries and places have a history, a story, and a culture. Moshe Safdie placesstoryculturehistory I don't think I have a signature style that announces, 'This is a Safdie.' But I think star architects have seized an opportunity to go anywhere in the world to produce meaningless buildings. Moshe Safdie thinkstyleopportunityworld A house is not a machine! It's something else for living - but not a machine. Moshe Safdie machinesomethinglivinghouse Except for the projects in Israel, my being Israeli has contributed negatively to my global activity. It is hard for me, for example, to get projects in the Persian Gulf emirates. Moshe Safdie beingmeactivityhard My identity is always at the forefront, and I also think that every article that is written about me refers to me as an Israeli architect. Moshe Safdie thinkmealwaysidentity I grew up in a country where the environment was very social justice-oriented. Moshe Safdie whereupenvironmentcountry I have a passion for libraries. They are potentially real community centers. Moshe Safdie librariespassioncommunityreal
