These 8 Architects Will Get You Inspired Words of wisdom from these noted architects can give you another perspective on entrepreneurship.
By Linda Lacina
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Architects and entrepreneurs are dreamers. They have big ideas but can't bring them to reality without perserverance, collaboration and often compromise. In this new book, The Architect Says: Quotes, Quips and Words of Wisdom (Princeton Architectural Press, 2013), writer Laura Dushkes, a librarian at architectural firm NBBJ, pulls together wise words on work and the creative process. We've pulled out our favorites in this slideshow.
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Cesar Pelli on inspiration.
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Herman Hertzberger on purpose.
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Jan Kaplicky on focus.
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Julia Morgan on ego.
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Renzo Piano on the importance of boundaries.
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Glenn Murcutt on dedication.
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Eduardo Souto de Moura on the creative process.
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