Architecture is the beginning of something because it's - if you're not involved in first principles, if you're not involved in the absolute, the beginning of that generative process, it's cake decoration. Thom Mayne absolutearchitecturebegin share on social
Descriptions of my work depress me. They make me feel pinned down. Thom Mayne depressdescriptionfeel Change image and share on social
It's too simplistic to advance the notion of the autonomy of art as a reason for turning away from the public. You can have autonomy and simultaneously have connections with the social and political world. Thom Mayne advanceartautonomy share on social
Scientific reality is the modern human condition, and you can see that in the symbolic nature of my work. Thom Mayne conditionhumanmodern Change image and share on social
I think all good architecture should challenge you, make you start asking questions. You don't have to understand it. You may not like it. That's OK. Thom Mayne architecturechallengegood Change image and share on social
Find a place that you are comfortable with. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Make a lot of mistakes. Thom Mayne afraidcomfortablefind Change image and share on social
Our idea of nature is increasingly being determined by scientific developments. And they have become decisive for our image of reality. Thom Mayne decisivedeterminedevelopment Change image and share on social
I lived in a state of rage from 12 to 20. Until college, I was beyond an outsider. I was a voyeur of life. Thom Mayne collegelifelive Change image and share on social
Look around at day-to-day life for ideas, and it finds its way into your work. Thom Mayne dayfindidea Change image and share on social
For me the meaning of my work is much more fluid. Thom Mayne fluidmeanwork Change image and share on social
