Quotes by Kenzo Tange

There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart. There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart.
– Kenzo Tange
Technological considerations are of great importance to architecture and cities in the informational society.
– Kenzo Tange
I feel however, that we architects have a special duty and mission... (to contribute) to the socio-cultural development of architecture and urban planning.
– Kenzo Tange
Designs of purely arbitrary nature cannot be expected to last long.
– Kenzo Tange