Eero Saarinen

Architecture Finnish-American 1910 – 1961 100 quotes

A Finnish-American architect and industrial designer, he was known for his neo-futuristic designs, including the TWA Flight Center and the Gateway Arch.

Quotes by Eero Saarinen

Life's meaning is found in creation.

Personal reflection 1958

Never settle for the ordinary in architecture.

Interview 1956

Forms should flow like water.

Essay 1949

The architect's role is to shape dreams into reality.

Book 1955

Humor in design keeps it human.

Witty remark 1954

Every space has a character; we must respect it.

Speech 1961

Innovation requires courage.

Letter 1950

Architecture reflects the soul of a society.

Interview 1957

I design with passion, not precision alone.

Essay 1948

The joy of building is in the process.

Personal reflection 1959

Curves invite movement; lines confine it.

Lecture 1953

True beauty endures.

Speech 1951

Architecture is poetry made tangible.

Book 1956

We must listen to the site.

Interview 1946

Design is a journey, not a destination.

Essay 1960

The unexpected is what makes great architecture.

Witty remark 1952

Harmony in form leads to harmony in life.

Letter 1958

I leave behind a legacy of soaring structures.

Last words 1961

Always challenge the status quo in design.

Speech 1955

The heart of architecture is empathy.

Personal reflection 1949