When we free ourselves we are not freed into a void. When we free ourselves we are freed into a dimension in which Art is an obligation.
Terence MckennaRead
Underwater, I experience space with my body. I'll see a school of fish gathering and moving together and I'll exclaim, 'This is architecture.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the connection between natural elements and architectural design.
Antoine Predock emphasizes the idea that architecture is not confined to built structures alone; rather, it can also be found in nature. The experience of observing a school of fish moving in unison underwater provides a profound moment of inspiration, suggesting that architecture can be a reflection of organic forms and the fluid dynamics of natural environments.
Themes
ArchitectureNatureUnderwaterDesignFish
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about sustainable design practices, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of nature's influence on architecture.
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