Peter Behrens
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.
The beauty of a building is not in its decoration, but in its structure.
The architect must understand the needs of the people he serves.
Every detail must serve a purpose.
The machine is a tool for liberation, not enslavement.
The architect must be a master of all trades.
We must strive for clarity and honesty in our designs.
The future belongs to those who can adapt.
Art and industry are not separate, but intertwined.
The architect's responsibility is to create a better environment for humanity.
Truth in materials is paramount.
The machine age demands a new form language.
The architect must be a visionary.
Beauty arises from necessity.
We must learn from the past, but not be bound by it.
The architect is a poet in stone.
The industrial building is the cathedral of the 20th century.
Design is not just about aesthetics, but about problem-solving.
The architect must be a synthesizer of ideas.
Less is more, but only when more is not needed.