Instead of using the machine as a metaphor for architecture, as Le Corbusier did, I use the human body. I want the public to know that it's them I'm designing for. Michael Graves architecturebodycorbusier Change image and share on social
As a child, I was obsessed with drawing things, like Mickey and Donald. And houses. My mother was worried I'd become an artist. Michael Graves artistchilddonald Change image and share on social
I have no requirements for a style of architecture. Michael Graves architecturerequirementstyle Change image and share on social
Good design to me is both appearance and functionality together. It's the experience that makes it good design. Michael Graves appearancedesignexperience Change image and share on social
The oldest book I have is a treatise on architecture from the 17th century. Michael Graves 17tharchitecturebook Change image and share on social
I used a kind of gray-green early on in my practice for painting steel, to make it look more like it had a kind of patina to it, like copper and bronze and so on. The color I used was a Benjamin Moore color called 2012. My then-young daughter started calling me 2012 - it was my nickname. Michael Graves benjaminbronzecall share on social
We've taken on health care in a big way in our office, ever since nine years ago when I was paralyzed. I was in eight different hospitals, three different rehab centers, and all the rooms were dreadful. As an architect, designer, and patient, I can do something to help. Michael Graves agoarchitectbig share on social
I don't clean now, because I'm paralyzed. But let me tell you, I would clean. I cleaned, and I ironed. It's my inner femininity. Michael Graves cleanfemininityiron 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
We use blue on the handle of the Alessi kettle. Blue is cool, so you're supposed to think that it's not hot. And the bird is red: you're supposed to think to be careful to remove the bird. Michael Graves alessibirdblue Change image and share on social