Architecture is a art when one consciously or unconsciously creates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well being.

- Luis Barragan

Any work of architecture that does not express serenity is a mistake.

- Luis Barragan

All architecture, which does not express serenity, fails in its spiritual mission. Thus, it has been a mistake to abandon the shelter of walls for th…

- Luis Barragan

Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all.

- Luis Barragan

I believe that architects should design gardens to be used, as much as the houses they build, to develop a sense of beauty and the taste and inclinat…

- Luis Barragan

Life deprived of beauty is not worthy of being called human.

- Luis Barragan

I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.

- Luis Barragan

I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.

- Luis Barragan

My house is my refuge, an emotional piece of architecture, not a cold piece of convenience.

- Luis Barragan