What has happened to architecture since the second world war that the only passers-by who can contemplate it without pain are those equipped with a white stick and a dog?
Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns.
Architecture is about aging well, about precision and authenticity. There is much more to the success of a building than what you can see. I’m not suggesting that gestural architecture is always superficial, but solid reasoning has its place.
Architecture, by definition, is always standing still.
Unesco can rightly be claimed as one of Britain’s greatest contributions to that global architecture of peace, and for Penny Mordaunt to be willing to destroy that legacy by withdrawing Britain’s membership is nothing but historical and cultural vandalism.
Never talk to a client about architecture. Talk to him about his children. That is simply good politics. he will not understand what you have to say about architecture most of the time.
When I went to school at Emerson, I was completely charmed living there and loved the architecture of the Back Bay.
I love architecture.
I love the South Bank: every era of architecture is there, and you can stop, look, and listen.
Istanbul is inspiring because it has its own code of architecture, literature, poetry, music.
Infrastructure is much more important than architecture.
I try to give people a different way of looking at their surroundings. That’s art to me.
Architecture is exposed to life. If its body is sensitive enough, it can assume a quality that bears witness to past life.
Zaha Hadid’s Maxxi Museum is proof that Rome and contemporary architecture are no longer a paradox. The building is characteristic Hadid – with curving lines and organic shapes – and the permanent collection already boasts works by Francesco Clemente, William Kentridge, and Gerhard Richter.
For many years, I have lived uncomfortably with the belief that most planning and architectural design suffers for lack of real and basic purpose. The ultimate purpose, it seems to me, must be the improvement of mankind.
Because of the nature of the profession of architecture, the art of architecture nourishes itself from other disciplines.
I am involved in the architecture of space.
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on stuff when you have amazing architecture.
In conclusion, architecture quotes remind us of the profound impact that design, creativity, and the built environment have on our lives. They inspire us to appreciate the beauty of architectural achievements, value the thoughtful design that surrounds us, and recognize the potential of architecture to shape our world. Let these quotes resonate with you as you navigate the spaces around you, and may they serve as a reminder of the power, inspiration, and significance of architecture in our lives.
