We always correct people who say, 'You're trying to make this look better.' Well yes, we want it to look better, but that's easy. The look and the function are one and the same. They are not separate. It looks good because it functions beautifully. That message is very hard. Michael Graves beautifullycorrecteasy share on social
In designing hardware to be used every day, it was important to keep both the human aspects and the machine in mind. What looks good also often feels good. Michael Graves aspectdaydesign Change image and share on social
In any architecture, there is an equity between the pragmatic function and the symbolic function. Michael Graves architectureequityfunction Change image and share on social
The cost is minimal, but one of the things that you want in a universal design is to make the plan as open as you can... and to still have walls around bedrooms and that sort of thing, and to keep the corridors wide enough so the wheelchair can do a 360 in the corridor. Michael Graves bedroomcorridorcost share on social
When you do what I do, there are a lot of institutions that give you awards. I've gotten maybe 20 medals. They're glorious, and there's a spirit behind them. But sometimes they give you this dreadful modern glass thing. I wish everyone could afford a loving cup. Michael Graves affordawardcup share on social
I don't believe in morality in architecture. Michael Graves architecturemorality Change image and share on social
It was always my goal to 'up the ante' on good design, and I've devoted much of my career to this. Michael Graves antecareerdesign Change image and share on social
When I design a building, I'm making sure you and I can get to the front door, there's enough of a threshold for entry, and that the rooms are in a logical sequence. Michael Graves builddesigndoor Change image and share on social
I don't care what people call me, labels have the negative value of making smaller boundaries for people. Michael Graves boundarycallcare Change image and share on social
