In architecture the idea degenerated. De... | Charles Eames

Architecture

In architecture the idea degenerated. Design allows a more direct and pleasurable route.

- Charles Eames

Other quotes by Charles Eames

Time

It makes me feel guilty that anybody should have such a good time doing what they are supposed to do.

- Charles Eames

Pleasure

Who ever said that pleasure wasn't functional?

- Charles Eames

Work

We work because it's a chain reaction, each subject leads to the next.

- Charles Eames

Change World

Choose your corner, pick away at it carefully, intensely and to the best of your ability and that way you might change the world.

- Charles Eames

Design

Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.

- Charles Eames

It is not easy to do something good, but it is extremely difficult to do something bad.

- Charles Eames

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