Steven Holl quotes

I think architecture, to be really intense and fulfilling, doesn't have to be large. (Steven Holl)
Frank Lloyd Wright made houses right up until the end. I think that's important because it gives you a direct connection to all the basic aspects of architecture - the spatial energy of the place, the construction, the materials, the site, the detail. View quote
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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. View quote
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I paint daily with watercolors on 5-by-7-inch pads that are small enough for me to take them everywhere. View quote
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My studio cube is an experiment in solar heating and design. The south wall is covered with glass planks that collect and distribute heat naturally to my work studio on the second level. View quote
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You can say I'm not the easiest architect in the world, because I'm always trying to push the limits. View quote
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Princeton University's campus environment presents unique challenges and opportunities for architecture to act as a social condenser. View quote
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Steven Holl

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Occupation: American Architect
Born: December 9, 1947
Quotes count: 7