Profit and bottom line, the contemporary mantra, eliminates the very source of architectural expression.

Quote by Arthur Erickson

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No phenomenon can be isolated, but has repercussions through every aspect of our lives. We...

No phenomenon can be isolated, but has repercussions through every aspect of our lives. We...

The artist likes to seem totally responsible for his work. Often he begins to explain...

The artist likes to seem totally responsible for his work. Often he begins to explain...

We are guilty for sending teams into foreign countries to advise them how to be...

We are guilty for sending teams into foreign countries to advise them how to be...

The heart, not the head, must be the guide.

The heart, not the head, must be the guide.

Part of our western outlook stems from the scientific attitude and its method of isolating...

Part of our western outlook stems from the scientific attitude and its method of isolating...

The delusion of entertainment is devoid of meaning. It may amuse us for a bit,...

The delusion of entertainment is devoid of meaning. It may amuse us for a bit,...

Roman civilization had achieved, within the bounds of its technology, relatively as great a mastery...

Roman civilization had achieved, within the bounds of its technology, relatively as great a mastery...

We are stymied by regulations, limited choice and the threat of litigation. Neither consultants nor...

We are stymied by regulations, limited choice and the threat of litigation. Neither consultants nor...

Only when inspired to go beyond consciousness by some extraordinary insight does beauty manifest unexpectedly.

Only when inspired to go beyond consciousness by some extraordinary insight does beauty manifest unexpectedly.

Does an architecture to assuage the spirit have a place?

Does an architecture to assuage the spirit have a place?

Tahiti has been spoiled for many years, but Bali is one of the few cultures...

Tahiti has been spoiled for many years, but Bali is one of the few cultures...

Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition,...

Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition,...

Bankers cannot afford to be concerned with only the economic aspects of projects. There may...

Bankers cannot afford to be concerned with only the economic aspects of projects. There may...

The new architecture of transparency and lightness comes from Japan and Europe.

The new architecture of transparency and lightness comes from Japan and Europe.

In those countries with centuries of a craft tradition behind their building methods, techniques are...

In those countries with centuries of a craft tradition behind their building methods, techniques are...

The tourist transports his own values and demands to his destinations and implants them like...

The tourist transports his own values and demands to his destinations and implants them like...

The way of architecture is the quiet voice that underlies it and has guided it...

The way of architecture is the quiet voice that underlies it and has guided it...

What is the thread of western civilization that distinguished its course in history? It has...

What is the thread of western civilization that distinguished its course in history? It has...

The innovative spirit was America's strongest attribute, transforming everything into a brave new world, but...

The innovative spirit was America's strongest attribute, transforming everything into a brave new world, but...

With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly...

With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly...