I have devoted myself to architecture as a sublime act of poetic imagination. Consequently, I am only a symbol for all those who have been touched by beauty. The words Beauty, Inspiration, Magic, Spellbound, Enchantment, as well as the concepts of Serenity, Silence, Intimacy and Amazement, all these have nestled in my soul. Though I am fully aware that I have not done them complete justice in my work, they have never ceased to be my guiding lights.
Architecture is a art when one consciously or unconsciously creates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well being. - Luis Barragan
Architecture is a art when one consciously or unconsciously creates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well being.
- Luis Barragan
Life deprived of beauty is not worthy of being called human. - Luis Barragan
Life deprived of beauty is not worthy of being called human.
Any work of architecture that does not express serenity is a mistake. - Luis Barragan
Any work of architecture that does not express serenity is a mistake.
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
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…
I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one. - Luis Barragan
I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.
Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all. - Luis Barragan
Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all.
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
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…
I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery. - Luis Barragan
I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.
My house is my refuge, an emotional piece of architecture, not a cold piece of convenience. - Luis Barragan
My house is my refuge, an emotional piece of architecture, not a cold piece of convenience.
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