I've always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes architecture art beautification
I don't think architecture should be considered as an art form in the first instance. Whenever I say that, it makes people really angry. But this is a very political profession in the Grecian sense. I believe there have to be reasons for every building, and that the ideas should not be self-referential. James Polshek angryarchitectureart share on social
I went into architecture a little as 'Peck's Bad Boy.' It allowed me to be a critic in a socially condoned way. James Polshek allowarchitecturebad Change image and share on social
I kind of cherish at least the idea of Midwestern candor and openness. But I couldn't live there. James Polshek candorcherishidea Change image and share on social
Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I have secured $1 million from the Convention Host Committee to fund the beautification of Boston's neighborhoods. Thomas Menino announcebeautificationboston Change image and share on social
We have to base architecture on the environment. Toyo Ito architecturebaseenvironment Change image and share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social