Any relationship between a building and its users is one of violence, for any use means the intrusion of a human body into a given space, the intrusion of one order into another.
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My apartment reflects my views as an architect. It is minimal, austere. The architecture doesn't impose itself upon you. The apartment is a stage for other things to take place.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses how architectural design should serve as a backdrop for life rather than dominate it.
Bernard Tschumi emphasizes the idea that the essence of his architectural philosophy is to create spaces that are minimalistic and simple, allowing the individuals and activities within them to take center stage. Rather than overwhelming the occupants, the architecture provides a subtle context for life to unfold, promoting an interaction between the environment and its inhabitants.
Themes
ArchitectureMinimalismDesignAestheticsSpace
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk on modern design, I might reference this quote to illustrate the importance of minimalism in architecture.
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