Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns. Arne Jacobsen airbeautyblock Change image and share on social
I don't see that any buildings should be excluded from the term architecture, as long as they are done properly. Arne Jacobsen architecturebuildingexclude Change image and share on social
That is the artistic task: To choose the best from these solutions. Arne Jacobsen artisticchoosesolution Change image and share on social
On the other hand, I don't understand the enthusiasm for everything in the antique shop that Grandma threw out. There, the sense of quality has declined; otherwise Grandma wouldn't have thrown it out. Arne Jacobsen antiquedeclineenthusiasm Change image and share on social
I have no philosophy, my favourite thing is sitting in the studio. Arne Jacobsen favouritephilosophysit Change image and share on social
The primary factor is proportions. Arne Jacobsen factorprimaryproportion Change image and share on social
I do not feel certain until I have confronted my initial solution with other solutions - although in fact the first solution often proves to be the right one. Arne Jacobsen confrontfactfeel Change image and share on social
You will soon find that I am a bit obsessive about my work. And that is a little sad, one often feels strangely restricted, not finding time to simmer, although one actually has many interests. Arne Jacobsen bitefeltfind Change image and share on social
Now, the downside to conservation is that so much is done for the public, which almost always mars the environment that one wanted to conserve. Arne Jacobsen conservationconservedownside Change image and share on social
In addressing a task, one almost always has several possible options, sometimes only a few, and they may all be practical and functional. But they lack the aesthetic aspect that raises it to architecture. Arne Jacobsen addressaestheticarchitecture share on social
