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Arthur Erickson Quotes

Arthur Erickson quotes

Canadian Architect June 14, 1924

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Space has always been the spiritual dimension of architecture. It is not the physical statement of the structure so much as what it contains that moves us. Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson quote: "It is the mystery of the creative act that something other..."
It is the mystery of the creative act that something other than our conscious self takes over. Arthur Erickson
We can appreciate but not really understand the medieval town. We cannot comprehend its compactness, the contiguity of all its buildings as a single uninterrupted whole. Arthur Erickson
The innovative spirit was America's strongest attribute, transforming everything into a brave new world, but there lingered an insecurity about the arts. Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson quote: "God's designs may be frequent justification for our actions,..."
God's designs may be frequent justification for our actions, but it is we, the self-made men, who take the credit. Arthur Erickson
With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly line, standardization for mass consumption. Arthur Erickson
Today's developer is a poor substitute for the committed entrepreneur of the last century for whom the work of architecture represented a chance to celebrate the worth of his enterprise. Arthur Erickson
No wonder the film industry started in the desert in California where, like all desert dwellers, they dream their buildings, rather than design them. Arthur Erickson
The obsession with performance left no room for the development of the intuitive or spiritual impact of space and form other than the aesthetic of the machine itself. Arthur Erickson
Ancient Rome was as confident of the immutability of its world and the continual expansion and improvement of the human lot as we are today. Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson quote: "Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis..."
Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture. Arthur Erickson
The delusion of entertainment is devoid of meaning. It may amuse us for a bit, but after the initial hit we are left with the dark feeling of desolation. Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson quote: "Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an..."
Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an energy contained by it. Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson quote: "The details are the very source of expression in architecture...."
The details are the very source of expression in architecture. But we are caught in a vice between art and the bottom line. Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson quote: "Vitality is radiated from exceptional art and architecture."
Vitality is radiated from exceptional art and architecture. Arthur Erickson

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