Explore Quotes by Kevin Mccloud

I like the absurd and the surreal: the Coen brothers, Bunuel, Kubrick.

Building your own house is a primal urge, one of those universal genetic drives like the need to provide for your family.

I admire anyone that follows the road less travelled.

Every breath we take as human beings damages the planet.

Every decently-made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge, spoon or egg cup, is not just a piece of 'stuff' but a physical embodiment of human energy, testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty.

As a property developer, I learned a long time ago to choose your battles wisely and that, unfortunately, compromise is a given.

Generally speaking, I think that if you do anything with commitment and passion, it will come good.

Building your own home is about desire, fantasy. But it's achievable; anyone can do it.

Architecture was pretty much the sexiest thing to be doing from 1700-1800.

Building design isn't trendy.

I don't enjoy living in a white box flooded with light. I like shadows, small spaces, old furniture.

Life involves other people and it is a compromise.

A great deal of energy is wasted in hating people, and I can honestly say I've no wish to expend such a precious resource on being outraged about anyone.

The greatest architectural illusion is not Baroque fancy or Victorian flamboyant, but minimalism.