Yoshio Taniguchi Quotes

Building design isn't trendy.

Architecture is the thoughtful making of space.

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 art, nothing else.

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

Architecture is by definition a very collaborative process.

Furniture is meant to be used and enjoyed.

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

Architecture is invention.

To me, a building - if it's beautiful - is the love of one man, he's made it out of his love for space, materials, things like that.

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

Purpose is not necessary to make a building beautiful.

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 about public space held by buildings.

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

I always look forward to the next project. That is one of the wonderful things about architecture - you always can hope for another project to design.

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

I am an architect at heart. I designed every home I've ever had, plus my studio.

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

I went from fashion to glass in 1995, and I'm very interested in architecture.

I think architects design outside in. Or they design basically outside. They don't get in the building anymore.

Architects create spaces that accommodate human activity.

To make architecture with any real value is a massive challenge.