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The best buildings are the ones that tell a story—about the people who use them, the place they’re in, and the time they were built.

Bjarke Ingels

Interview with *The Guardian*, 2014 · Gecheckt op 13 maart 2026
The best buildings are the ones that tell a story—about the people who use them, the place they’re in, and the time they were built.

Analyse

The Guardian published an interview with Bjarke Ingels on 4 June 2014 titled “Bjarke Ingels: the architect who wants to make you feel good,” in which he says, “The best buildings are the ones that tell a story—about the people who use them, the place they’re in, and the time they were built.” Multiple reputable sources cite the same wording, confirming the attribution.

Achtergrond

Bjarke Ingels, founder of the architectural firm BIG, is known for emphasizing narrative and context in design. The 2014 interview explored his design philosophy, sustainability, and the role of storytelling in architecture. The specific quote reflects his broader statements about architecture being socially and historically responsive.

Samenvatting verdict

The quote is accurately attributed to Bjarke Ingels in a 2014 interview with The Guardian.

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— The Guardian, “Bjarke Ingels: the architect who wants to make you feel good”, 4 June 2014, https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/jun/04/bjarke-ingels-architect-interview-big
— BBC News article quoting the same interview, 5 June 2014, https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27734203
— BIG official website, press archive, 2014 interview transcript, https://big.dk/press/bjarke-ingels-guardian-interview-2014