“I don't believe that classical architecture is enough to engage people anymore. They say: 'So what else is new?'” PeopleBelieveEnoughDon't BelieveArchitecture Author:Peter Eisenman
“I truly believe that the great heroes that create the history of architecture are people who take risks and write to tell about it.” PeopleWritingBelieveRiskHeroArchitectureGreat Hero Author:Peter Eisenman
“I want to try to come away from that one directional, clear rectangular form. It's not used because it's the most beautiful form; it's just the practical thing. That's why our TVs are rectangles. Even in modern architecture, they want us to believe, "That's the nicest, most beautiful thing." I love modern architecture, but actually it's that they cannot afford amorphous shapes or ornaments.” WantTryingBelieveBeautifulFormUsedClearModernTvsShapesArchitecturePracticalsBeautiful ThingsWant UOrnamentsThings I LoveModern ArchitectureRectanglesPractical Things Author:Pipilotti Rist
“Seeing architecture differently from the way you see the rest of life is a bit weird. I believe one should be consistent in all that one does, from the books you read to the way you bring up your children. Everything you do is connected.” WayShouldBelieveChildrenDoeBookLife IsI BelieveBitsSeeingOur ChildrenConnectedArchitectureYour ChildrenConsistentRest Of Life Author:David Chipperfield
“Look, architecture has a lot of places to hide behind, a lot of excuses. "The client made me do this." "The city made me do this." "Oh, the budget." I don't believe that anymore.” BelieveLooksMadeCitiesBehindsDon't BelieveExcuseArchitectureBudgetsClients Author:Frank Gehry