Architects have to dream. We have to search for our Atlantises, to be explorers, adventurers, and yet to build responsibly and well. Renzo Piano adventurerarchitectatlantises Change image and share on social
When I was a student in the '60s, I dreamt of making a house 7 feet by 7 feet, as a dream of freedom, of self-moderation. Renzo Piano 60sdreamfoot Change image and share on social
Great American art needs the idea of uninterrupted spaces, like a loft, which itself is something very American. Renzo Piano americanartgreat Change image and share on social
Architecture is a very dangerous job. If a writer makes a bad book, eh, people don't read it. But if you make bad architecture, you impose ugliness on a place for a hundred years. Renzo Piano architecturebadbook Change image and share on social
I don't like the idea that the first preparation when you start to design your building has to put your label. I think this is not fair. It's not fair to the building or to the people, to the client, because every building tells a different story. Renzo Piano buildclientdesign share on social
The day I went to see my father to say I wanted to become an architect, he was a bit surprised, because for him being a builder is much more than being just an architect. He was very angry, and I never thought I could do something else. Renzo Piano angryarchitectbite share on social
Enjoying art is a personal matter. It's made up by contemplation, silence, abstraction. Renzo Piano abstractionartcontemplation Change image and share on social
You have to accept as an architect to be exposed to criticism. Architecture should not rely on full harmony. Renzo Piano acceptarchitectarchitecture Change image and share on social
In architecture you should live for 150 years, because you have to learn in the first 75 years. Renzo Piano architecturelearnlive Change image and share on social
As an architect, you have to provide a shelter to enjoy art. And you have to love art. It's like when you make a concert hall. You must love music. This is the reason why you make the space, to enjoy music - making a space for art is the same thing. Renzo Piano architectartconcert share on social
