Quote by: Christian de Portzamparc

In the '60s when I was a student, there was this campaign to destroy 75 percent of the old buildings in Paris, replacing them with modern architecture. I realized this as a dangerous utopia. This modern vision did not understand the richness of the city. Thankfully, such destruction did not happen.


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Author Bio


  • NameChristian de Portzamparc
  • DescriptionFrench architect
  • BornMay 9, 1944
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionArchitect; Restorer
  • WorksLes Champs Libres
  • AwardsPrix De L'Équerre D'Argent; Pritzker Architecture Prize