The real architecture happens within the works themselves, and that was done by the composer. That's where the real skill is. In putting together a program, you're more a curator, but that's important as well. And then the interpreting of it is where our big job is. Joshua Bell architecturebigcomposer share on social
I could have been an architect, but I don't think I'd have been very happy. Nearly all modern architecture is a silly game as far as I can see. Roger Waters architectarchitecturegame Change image and share on social
One of the stated goals of the postmodern movement in architecture was a greater sensitivity to the people who live in or use newly designed buildings. Martin Filler architecturebuildingdesign Change image and share on social
Gothic architecture requires individual craftsmanship. The wish to create an enclosed world for the congregation gives rise in Gothic architecture to the need to create something wherein the activity of the congregation plays a part. Rudolf Steiner activityarchitecturecongregation share on social
As a child, I always enjoyed building forts by stringing up bed sheets and clothes. I continue to be inspired by makeshift structures, including my own kids' forts and temporary architecture of all sorts. Janet Echelman architecturebedbuild share on social
Cities are the greatest creations of humanity. Daniel Libeskind citycreationgreat Change image and share on social
It seems a fantastic paradox, but it is nevertheless a most important truth, that no architecture can be truly noble which is not imperfect. John Ruskin architecturefantasticimperfect Change image and share on social
I see architecture not as Gropius did, as a moral venture, as truth, but as invention, in the same way that poetry or music or painting is invention. Michael Graves architecturegropiusinvention Change image and share on social
The problem with digital architecture is that an algorithm can produce endless variations, so an architect has many choices. Peter Eisenman algorithmarchitectarchitecture Change image and share on social
I strive for an architecture from which nothing can be taken away. Helmut Jahn architecturestrive Change image and share on social
