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
I could be happy doing something like architecture. It would involve another couple of years of graduate school, but that's what I studied in college. That's what I always wanted to do. Parker Stevenson architecturecollegecouple Change image and share on social
I don't really get into architecture in the hotel room. But maybe a little Feng Shui here and there. Drew Barrymore architecturefenghotel Change image and share on social
Newport Center has become a Mediterranean town. The climate here is the same as the Mediterranean's, and so is the architecture. This center exudes a radiance, an energy. It will become a special way of life for everyone. Donald Bren architecturecenterclimate share on social
When I started designing in school, I discovered that I had a knack for it. I fell completely in love with architecture, and I remain in love with it. Cesar Pelli architecturecompletelydesign Change image and share on social
It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don't need as long as you're able to achieve the same result? Helmut Jahn achievearchitecturebuild 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
Architecture to me is whole. I cannot say I only care about this 25% and the other 75% I let go... it's just I want to work the way I want to work. In my shop, you can order certain things and other things you cannot. They are not available. Peter Zumthor architecturecareorder share on social
There is still a real need for good quality architecture, not paper architecture, but the real stuff. Peter Zumthor architecturegoodpaper Change image and share on social
The dialogue between client and architect is about as intimate as any conversation you can have, because when you're talking about building a house, you're talking about dreams. Robert A. M. Stern architectbuildclient Change image and share on social