There is an increasing awareness of the interrelatedness of things. We are becoming less prone to accept an immediate solution without questioning its larger implications.
Arthur EricksonRead
The obsession with performance left no room for the development of the intuitive or spiritual impact of space and form other than the aesthetic of the machine itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes how a focus on performance can overshadow the deeper, more intuitive aspects of design and aesthetics.
Arthur Erickson suggests that an obsession with performance in design and architecture can limit the exploration and appreciation of the intuitive and spiritual qualities of space and form. He argues that such a focus reduces artistic expression to merely the aesthetics of machinery, neglecting the emotional and experiential dimensions that truly enrich our interaction with the built environment.
Themes
PerformanceDesignAestheticsIntuitiveSpiritual
In practice
Example use cases
An architect might use this quote to discuss the importance of balancing functionality with the emotional aspects of design during a presentation.
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