Antonin Raymond
Frank Lloyd Wright associate who adapted modernism to Japanese contexts with innovative materials.
Most quoted
"The beauty of a building lies in its proportions and its relationship to its surroundings."
— from Lecture, 1924
"My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing people live happily in the spaces I create."
— from Personal reflections, 1960
"I have always sought to create an architecture that is both universal and specific."
— from Writings, 1943
All quotes by Antonin Raymond (100)
Buildings age gracefully when built with integrity.
My work in Japan taught me the power of subtlety.
Space is the canvas; light is the paint.
An architect's legacy is in the lives enhanced.
Tradition evolves; it doesn't stagnate.
Nature's patterns are the architect's best teacher.
Design for tomorrow, rooted in today.
The soul of a place demands respectful response.
Architecture bridges cultures and eras.
Simplicity reveals the essence of beauty.
Every line drawn should have purpose.
In reflection, I see architecture as life's mirror.
Wind and sun dictate more than blueprints.
A witty design surprises without shocking.
My last words: Keep creating with heart.
Frank Lloyd Wright? A master, but I forged my path.
Life's meaning? In the spaces we build for others.
Jokes aside, architecture is serious play.
From letters to my wife: Love builds stronger than steel.
In politics of design, compromise rarely wins.
Contemporaries of Antonin Raymond
Other Architectures born within 50 years of Antonin Raymond (1888–1976).