My apartment reflects my views as an architect. It is minimal, austere. The architecture doesn't impose itself upon you. The apartment is a stage for other things to take place.
Bernard TschumiRead
The ultimate pleasure of architecture lies in the most forbidden parts of the architectural act, where limits are perverted and prohibitions are transgressed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The true joy of architecture is found in breaking boundaries and defying norms.
This quote highlights the idea that the most exhilarating experiences in architecture come from pushing the limits and challenging conventional standards. Bernard Tschumi emphasizes that creativity flourishes in the spaces where rules are bent or disregarded, suggesting that innovation often arises from exploring the unconventional aspects of the architectural process.
Themes
ArchitectureCreativityInnovationBoundariesTransgression
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about modern architecture, this quote can be used to inspire students to think outside the box.
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