Ah to build to build! That is the noblest of all the arts.
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In speculative buildings which is most of our business there are really only three chances to make architecture: the lobby or entrance sequence the top and the elevator cab.
In architecture the pride of man his triumph over gravitation his will to power assume a visible form. Architecture is a sort of oratory of power by means of forms.
The White House was designed by Hoban a noted Irish-American architect and I have no doubt that he believed by incorporating several features of the Dublin style he would make it more homelike for any President of Irish descent. It was a long wait but I appreciate his efforts.
Early in life I had to choose between arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasion to change.
Architecture is a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time.
No architecture can be truly noble which is not imperfect.
The house does not frame the view: it projects the beholder into it.
Society needs a good image of itself. That is the job of the architect.
Buildings should be good neighbours.
Architecture is space structured to serve man and to move him.
How can we expect our students to become bold and fearless in thought and action if we encase them in sentimental shrines feigning a culture which has long since disappeared?
Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.
Perspective is worth 80 I.Q. points.
When you look on one of your contemporary 'good copies' of historical remains ask yourself the question: Not what style but in what civilization is this building? And the absurdity vulgarity anachronism and solecism of the modern structure will be revealed to you in a most startling fashion.
Architecture is inhabited sculpture.
The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls but in the space within to be lived in.
You have to give this much to the Luftwaffe - when it knocked down our buildings it did not replace them with anything more offensive than rubble. We did that.