At the beginning of the nineteenth century we abandoned tradition, it's at that point that I intend to renew it because the present is built on the past just as the past was built on the times that went before it. Adolf Loos abandonbeginbuild share on social
The Potemkin city of which I wish to speak here is none other than our dear Vienna herself. Adolf Loos citydearpotemkin Change image and share on social
Be not afraid of being called un-fashionable. Adolf Loos afraidcallfashionable Change image and share on social
The house has to serve comfort. The work of art is revolutionary; the house is conservative. Adolf Loos artcomfortconservative Change image and share on social
Architecture arouses sentiments in man. The architect's task therefore, is to make those sentiments more precise. Adolf Loos architectarchitecturearouse Change image and share on social
Changes in the traditional way of building are only permitted if they are an improvement. Otherwise stay with what is traditional, for truth, even if it be hundreds of years old has a stronger inner bond with us than the lie that walks by our side. Adolf Loos bondbuildhundred share on social
It does not do to use it with forms whose origin is intimately bound up with a specific material simply because no technical difficulties stand in the way. Adolf Loos binddifficultyform Change image and share on social
The house has to please everyone, contrary to the work of art which does not. The work is a private matter for the artist. The house is not. Adolf Loos artartistcontrary Change image and share on social
Be truthful, nature only sides with truth. Adolf Loos naturesidetruth Change image and share on social
Supply and demand regulate architectural form. Adolf Loos architecturaldemandform Change image and share on social
