Your best work is your expression of yourself.
Frank GehryRead
Look, architecture has a lot of places to hide behind, a lot of excuses. "The client made me do this." "The city made me do this." "Oh, the budget." I don't believe that anymore.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Frank Gehry emphasizes accountability in architecture, rejecting excuses for poor design choices.
In this quote, Frank Gehry asserts that architects often hide behind external factors such as client demands, city regulations, and budget constraints to justify their design decisions. He challenges this notion, advocating for personal accountability and creative integrity in the architectural profession, suggesting that architects should take ownership of their work rather than deferring blame to outside influences.
Themes
ArchitectureDesignAccountabilityCreativityExcuses
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on design accountability, this quote can inspire architects to embrace their role in shaping spaces.
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