James Stirling

The architect's role is to synthesize diverse requirements into a coherent whole.

I strive for an architecture that is both robust and refined.

The experience of moving through a building is as important as its static form.

Architecture is a cultural act, reflecting the values of society.

I like to create buildings that have a strong presence and identity.

The challenge is to create order out of complexity.

I am interested in the dialogue between old and new.

Architecture should be a source of joy and inspiration.

Every building tells a story.

I believe in an architecture that is both practical and visionary.

Architecture is not just about buildings; it's about the spaces between them.

The shock of the new is what architecture should provide.

I don't design for the critics; I design for the people who will use the building.

Modernism was a necessary phase, but now we must move beyond it.

A building should express its function without apology.

History in architecture is like a library; we borrow but don't copy.

The best architecture surprises at every turn.

I prefer complexity to simplicity in design.

Architecture is frozen music, but it must also dance.

Don't let technology dictate form; let form emerge from need.