1. Design Philosophy
Design philosophy encompasses the core beliefs and values that guide an architect's approach to creating spaces.
1. “Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.” — Le Corbusier
2. “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history but to articulate it.” — Daniel Libeskind
3. “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own, we have no soul of our own civilization.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
4. “A great building must begin with the unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be unmeasurable.” — Louis Kahn
5. “Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.” — Julia Morgan
6. “The work of an architect today is complex and diverse. It reflects a world that has changed, and it must address the challenges of that change.” — Zaha Hadid
7. “There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one?” — Zaha Hadid
8. “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” — Frank Gehry
9. “Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design.” — Stephen Gardiner
10. “An architect is a drawer of dreams.” — Grace McGarvie
2. Innovation
Innovation is at the heart of architectural progress, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
11. “Less is only more where more is no good.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
12. “The best way to predict the future is to design it.” — Buckminster Fuller
13. “Innovation is an evolutionary process, so it's not necessary to be radical all the time.” — Marc Newson
14. “We must learn to live with nature, rather than against it.” — Richard Rogers
15. “The role of the architect, or any creative person, is to make space for those who have no voice.” — Daniel Libeskind
16. “You can’t change the world with pretty buildings.” — Peter Eisenman
17. “As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.” — Norman Foster
18. “Good design encourages a viewer to want to learn more.” —Norman Foster
19. “To create, one must first question everything.” — Eileen Gray
20. “ believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity.” — I. M. Pei
3. Simplicity and Functionality
These quotes highlight the importance of simplicity and functionality in architecture, ensuring that form follows function.
21. “Less is more.” — Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
22. “Form follows function—that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
23. “I don’t believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind.” — Tadao Ando
24. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci
25. “Simplicity is the key to brilliance.” — Bruce Lee
26. “A house is a machine for living in.” — Le Corbusier
27. “The function of design is letting design function.” — Commeren
28. “Architecture is not about space but about time.” — Vito Acconci
29. “Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart.” — Arthur Erickson
30. “Functionality is not an independent phenomenon, but a part of design, and its importance is determined by its relevance to design.” — Alvar Aalto
4. The Role of Architecture
Architecture is more than just building; it's about shaping societies, fostering communities, and enhancing human experience.
31. “Architecture is about trying to make the world a little bit more like our dreams.” — Bjarke Ingels
32. “Architecture begins where engineering ends.” — Walter Gropius
33. “A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
34. “Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.” — Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
35. “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” — Philip Johnson
36. “I call architecture frozen music.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
37. “Buildings should serve people, not the other way around.” — John Portman
38. “The job of buildings is to improve human relations: architecture must ease them, not make them worse.” — Ralph Erskine
39. “Architecture is not an inspirational business, it’s a rational procedure to do sensible and hopefully beautiful things.” — Harry Seidler
40. “The sun never knew how great it was until it hit the side of a building.” — Louis Kahn
5. Nature and Sustainability
These quotes emphasize the significance of incorporating nature and sustainable practices in architecture.
41. “Sustainability is not about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.” — Jochen Zeitz
42. “There is no separation between architecture and nature; there is a connection.” — Toyo Ito
43. “Buildings, too, are children of Earth and Sun.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
44. “I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.” — Tadao Ando
45. “We must begin to understand what drives this obsession with growth.” — Glenn Murcutt
46. “Our job is to see that the principles of design are translated into meaningful relationships between people and their environment.” — Thomas Heatherwick
47. “The future belongs to those who can innovate and recognize sustainability as the opportunity of our generation.” — James Corner
48. “Architecture is basically the design of interiors, the art of organizing interior space.” — Philip Johnson
49. “I see the world as an amazing building that deserves to be appreciated, taken care of, and protected.” — Vincent Callebaut
50. “Architecture is not just about building. It's a means of improving people's quality of life.” — Diébédo Francis Kéré