Peter Behrens

Architecture German 1868 – 1940 103 quotes

A German architect and designer, he is considered one of the founders of modern industrial design and a pioneer of modern architecture.

Quotes by Peter Behrens

The architect is the organizer of the world.

Speech 1908

Art is not a luxury, but a necessity for human existence.

Essay 1907

The machine is not an enemy of art, but a tool for its realization.

Writing 1910

Form follows function, but also beauty.

Writing 1909

The purpose of architecture is to give form to life.

Speech 1908

Industrial design is not about decorating machines, but about giving them a meaningful form.

Essay 1907

The future of architecture lies in the integration of art and technology.

Writing 1910

Every building should be a complete work of art, from the overall design to the smallest detail.

Speech 1908

The architect must be a leader, guiding society towards a more beautiful and functional future.

Writing 1909

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Writing 1910

The beauty of a building lies in its truthfulness to its purpose and materials.

Essay 1907

We must create a new style that reflects the spirit of our age.

Speech 1908

The industrial age demands a new aesthetic.

Essay 1907

Architecture is the will of the epoch translated into space.

Writing 1909

The architect is not just a builder, but a shaper of culture.

Speech 1908

The machine has freed us from the tyranny of ornament.

Writing 1910

Good design is good business.

Essay 1907

The task of the architect is to create order out of chaos.

Speech 1908

We must embrace the materials and methods of our time.

Writing 1909

The true artist is always ahead of his time.

Writing 1910