Frank Gehry: Building

Frank Gehry is Canadian-American (b.1929). Explore interesting quotes on building.

Frank Gehry: 18 quotes6 likes

“Life is chaotic, dangerous, and surprising. Buildings should reflect that.”

Source: Jason K. Miller, ‎Susan Lauzau (2002) Frank Gehry. p. 6.

“I think my best skill as an architect is the achievement of hand-to-eye coordination. I am able to transfer a sketch into a model into the building.”

Helen D. Hume (2010) The Art Teacher's Book of Lists. p. 304.

“I approach each building as a sculptural object, a spatial container, a space with light and air, a response to context and appropriateness of feeling and spirit. To this container, this sculpture, the user brings his baggage, his program, and interacts with it to accommodate his needs. If he can't do that, I've failed.”

Source: Blueprint. Nr. 90-92, 1992.