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

Architecture should be a reflection of the collective spirit.

Speech 1908

The beauty of a building is not in its decoration, but in its structure.

Essay 1907

The architect must understand the needs of the people he serves.

Writing 1909

Every detail must serve a purpose.

Writing 1910

The machine is a tool for liberation, not enslavement.

Essay 1907

The architect must be a master of all trades.

Speech 1908

We must strive for clarity and honesty in our designs.

Writing 1909

The future belongs to those who can adapt.

Writing 1910

Art and industry are not separate, but intertwined.

Essay 1907

The architect's responsibility is to create a better environment for humanity.

Speech 1908

Truth in materials is paramount.

Writing 1909

The machine age demands a new form language.

Writing 1910

The architect must be a visionary.

Speech 1908

Beauty arises from necessity.

Essay 1907

We must learn from the past, but not be bound by it.

Writing 1909

The architect is a poet in stone.

Writing 1910

The industrial building is the cathedral of the 20th century.

Speech 1908

Design is not just about aesthetics, but about problem-solving.

Essay 1907

The architect must be a synthesizer of ideas.

Writing 1909

Less is more, but only when more is not needed.

Writing 1910