Frank Lloyd Wright made houses right up until the end. I think that's important because it gives you a direct connection to all the basic aspects of architecture - the spatial energy of the place, the construction, the materials, the site, the detail. Steven Holl architectureaspectbasic share on social
To me... San Francisco is an ideal city, intellectually stimulating and naturally beautiful. The oceans and forests are close enough to refresh the spirit; the architecture is always exciting. Ruth Bernhard architecturebeautifulcity Change image and share on social
I don't want to do architecture that's dry and dull. Frank Gehry architecturedullspin-dry Change image and share on social
Architects in the past have tended to concentrate their attention on the building as a static object. I believe dynamics are more important: the dynamics of people, their interaction with spaces and environmental condition. John Portman architectattentionbuild share on social
I've always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art. James Polshek architectureartbeautification Change image and share on social
Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis. Tadao Ando architecturebasebasis Change image and share on social
We should concentrate our work not only to a separated housing problem but housing involved in our daily work and all the other functions of the city. Alvar Aalto cityconcentratedaily Change image and share on social
If I weren't involved with food, I'd be working in architecture. Design is that critical to me. Alice Waters architecturecriticaldesign Change image and share on social
Architecture doesn't come from theory. You don't think your way through a building. Arthur Erickson architecturebuildtheory Change image and share on social
With vocal and choral music, first and foremost, it's the text. Not only do I need to serve the text, but the text - when I'm doing it right - acts as the perfect 'blueprint', and all the architecture is there. The poet has done the heavy lifting, so my job is to find the soul of the poem and then somehow translate that into music. Eric Whitacre actarchitectureblueprint share on social