I am trying to counter the fixity of architectures, their stolidity, with elements that give an ineffable immaterial quality.
Toyo ItoRead
I would like to use architecture to create bonds between people who live in cities, and even use it to recover the communities that used to exist in every single city.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the role of architecture in fostering connections among urban dwellers and revitalizing community ties.
In this quote, Toyo Ito expresses his vision of architecture as a means to enhance social interaction within urban environments. He suggests that thoughtful architectural design can help bridge the gap between individuals, creating communal spaces that enable relationships to flourish and restoring the sense of community that may have diminished in urban settings.
Themes
ArchitectureCommunityBondsUrbanCities
In practice
Example use cases
During a city planning conference, I quoted Toyo Ito to inspire discussions on community-focused urban designs.
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