Philip Johnson Quotes

Ultimately, the artistic part of architecture has always interested me.

Building design isn't trendy.

Architecture is invention.

Architecture is a science arising out of many other sciences, and adorned with much and varied learning; by the help of which a judgment is formed of those works which are the result of other arts.

I love architecture.

Architecture is restricted to such a limited vocabulary. A building is either a high-rise or a perimeter block or a town house.

I don't know why I've always been so captivated by architecture.

The only job that was ever of interest to me other than filmmaking is architecture.

Personally, one of the greatest sources of inspiration for my work has been architecture. I've had the chance to see so many exquisite structures, whether they are historical monuments or modern commercial premises.

Architecture is by definition a very collaborative process.

Architecture begins where engineering ends.

The future of architecture is culture.

Architecture is the thoughtful making of space.

Architecture is basically a container of something. I hope they will enjoy not so much the teacup, but the tea.

I like to play with architecture! It's my favorite game.

For me, the excitement in architecture revolves around the idea and the phenomenon of the experience of that idea. Residences offer almost immediate gratification. You can shape space, light, and materials to a degree that you sometimes can't in larger projects.

I'm working on a school of architecture in China. It's rare that an architect gets to design a school of architecture, and here I get to do it. I'm so pleased that they asked me.

Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.

I was always really geeky about design and buildings. Always into architecture as a kid.

Because of the nature of the profession of architecture, the art of architecture nourishes itself from other disciplines.

Architects create spaces that accommodate human activity.

But after the time there I'd had it with fashion again, so I left to go to architecture school in a summer course at Harvard, which didn't last very long.

I have been criticized rather strenuously by painters and sculptors for not incorporating their work in our buildings.

I don't find Hollywood interesting, so I'm thinking of studying architecture instead.

I was a very interested arts student, I was always into that part of school and when I got into high school I went into architectural drafting. It gave me an understanding of how to build things and it's really helped me put things in perspective. With my music and my movies, to me it's all art.