To build means to make architecture real on the borders of knowledge.
Frei OttoRead
Most architects think in drawings, or did think in drawings; today, they think on the computer monitor. I always tried to think three dimensionally. The interior eye of the brain should be not flat but three dimensional so that everything is an object in space. We are not living in a two-dimensional world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of thinking spatially and three-dimensionally in architectural design.
Frei Otto's quote reflects on the evolution of architectural thinking from traditional drawing methods to modern digital approaches. He advocates for a three-dimensional perspective in design, suggesting that architects should envision their creations as fully formed objects in space, rather than merely two-dimensional representations. This mindset encourages a deeper understanding of form and function in architecture, reminding us that our environment is inherently three-dimensional.
Themes
ArchitectureDesignThree-DimensionalSpaceCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about architectural innovation during a design conference.
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