James Stirling

Architecture British 1926 – 1992 101 quotes

Architect of Neue Staatsgalerie, blending modernism and classicism with playful irony.

Most quoted

"My work is often seen as controversial, but I believe in challenging conventions to find new solutions."

— from Interview, 1981

"Architecture is not just about building; it's about creating a dialogue with history and context."

— from Speech, 1978

"Architecture is a public art, and it has a responsibility to the city and its inhabitants."

— from Lecture, 1985

In the end, it's the users who write the building's story.

Speech 1991

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