Any work of architecture that has with it some discussion, some polemic, I think is good. It shows that people are interested, people are involved.
Richard MeierRead
We are all affected by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto, and Mies van der Rohe. But no less than Bramante, Borromini, and Bernini. Architecture is a tradition, a long continuum. Whether we break with tradition or enhance it, we are still connected to that past. We evolve.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the influence of historical architects on contemporary design, emphasizing the connection between past and present.
Richard Meier's quote discusses the profound impact that renowned architects have on the field of architecture, suggesting that all modern architects are inextricably linked to their predecessors. He emphasizes that architecture is a continuum where breaking from tradition or building upon it both acknowledge a shared history, indicating that evolution in architecture is rooted in an ongoing dialogue with the past.
Themes
ArchitectureTraditionInfluenceEvolutionContinuumDesign
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about modern architecture, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of historical influence on current design practices.
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