a [quote] for architecture [11]

"Architecture is supposed to complete nature. Great architecture makes nature more beautiful — it gives it power."

- Claudio Silvestrin

a [quote] for architecture [10]

"Architecture is always political...what about being against power?"

- Peter Eisenman

a [quote] for architecture [9]

"Architecture is intended to transcend the simple need for shelter and security by becoming an expression of artistry."

- Jay A. Pritzker (1985)

a [quote] for architecture [8]

"The role of the architect...radical creative thinking, is 100% necessary for a better world of tomorrow."



- Daan Roosegaarde

a [quote] for architecture [7]

“Nothing is as dangerous in architecture as dealing with separated problems. If we split life into separated problems we split the possibilities to make good building art.”

- Alvar Aalto

a [quote] for architecture [6]

"we have to base architecture on the environment."

- Toyo Ito

a [quote] for architecture [5]

"I think it’s really important to focus on public spaces and landscapes. We have got to go beyond the building as an object. The building is not the sole focus of architecture."

- Deborah Berke

a [quote] for architecture [4]

"Architecture is becoming less about a single walled-off phallus on the horizon, and more about parks and public spaces which engage with the city."

- Alissa Walker

a [quote] for architecture [3]

"To truly make good public space, you have to erase the distinctions between architecture, urbanism, landscape [and] media design." 

- Liz Diller

a [quote] for architecture [2]

"I am interested in certain persistent problems and how architecture can be a medium we can use to speak about broader issues and actually make people think about them differently."

- Jeanne Gang

introducing: 'a [quote] for architecture'

sometimes a quote from a great thinker, artist, or architect validates our own thoughts or maybe causes us to stop and reconsider.  with this in mind, i'm happy to introduce; "a [quote] for architecture", where inspirational, inspiring, thoughtful, or otherwise notable words from others will be shared, i hope you enjoy and benefit.   the first....

"every great architect is, necessarily, a great poet"

- Frank Lloyd Wright