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 More Quotes by Arthur Erickson More Quotes From Arthur Erickson What is the thread of western civilization that distinguished its course in history? It has to do with the preoccupation of western man with his outward command and his sense of superiority. Arthur Erickson preoccupation men civilization We are stymied by regulations, limited choice and the threat of litigation. Neither consultants nor industry itself provide research which takes architecture forward. Arthur Erickson choices research artist It is the mystery of the creative act that something other than our conscious self takes over. Arthur Erickson mystery creative self Does an architecture to assuage the spirit have a place in all this? Unfortunately we are no longer the interpreters of our culture's myths but the followers of that dubious client, the developer, who has little patience with the art of architecture, the fine detail and obscure promise, which can upset his financial activity. Arthur Erickson architecture spirit doe The artist likes to seem totally responsible for his work. Often he begins to explain it, to make it appear as if it were a reasonable process. Arthur Erickson responsible likes artist The way of architecture is the quiet voice that underlies it and has guided it from the beginning. Arthur Erickson quiet-voice artist way 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 impact space spiritual No phenomenon can be isolated, but has repercussions through every aspect of our lives. We are learning that we are a fundamental part of nature's ecosystems. Arthur Erickson ecosystems artist fundamentals We are not peddlers of the fashionable. We believe that good design defies fashion, is truly innovative, eminently sensible, yet a source of inspiration to those who have the pleasure of living with it. Arthur Erickson fashion inspiration believe In those countries with centuries of a craft tradition behind their building methods, techniques are tightly coordinated under the direction of the architect. Arthur Erickson technique artist country 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 design expression art This great, though disastrous, culture can only change as we begin to stand off and see... the inveterate materialism which has become the model for cultures around the world. Arthur Erickson artist culture world 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 entrepreneur lasts today The Renaissance is studded by the names of the artists and architects, with their creations recorded as great historical events. Arthur Erickson historical artist names Builders eventually took advantage of the look of modernism to build cheaply and carelessly. Arthur Erickson advantage artist looks Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind. Arthur Erickson japan artist europe Materialism has never been so ominous as now in North America, as management takes over. Arthur Erickson artist management america Illusion is needed to disguise the emptiness within. Arthur Erickson illusion criminal-mind emptiness Modernism released us from the constraints of everything that had gone before with a euphoric sense of freedom. Arthur Erickson modernism artist gone We are yet to have a conscience at all about the exploitation of human cultures. Arthur Erickson exploitation artist culture
