The Architects (1990)

Joachim Tomaschewsky: Prof. Vesely

Quotes 

• Prof. Vesely : Construction is built on compromise.

  [he picks up a snail-shell] 

  Prof. Vesely : Look. Compared to natural materials our supplies are compromises. We have to live with them. And they aren't the only challenges. Building is political. We project power. Each building reflects status, like it or not. Prosperity or austarity. Dreams or despair. Economics and technology. They also reflect client tastes. Architects have to fight for their rights. But they also have to compromise. Any who deny ever having made a compromise are outright liars or total ignoramouses...don't trust anyone who claims to be uncompromising.