Frank Gehry

Architecture Canadian-American 1929 101 quotes

A Canadian-American architect, he is known for his deconstructivist designs, characterized by their sculptural and fragmented forms, such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Quotes by Frank Gehry

I'm not interested in making buildings that are just big. I want them to be significant.

Interview

Architecture is about creating a sense of belonging.

Interview

I'm always trying to find a way to make things that are transformative.

Interview

I think architecture should be a gift to the city.

Interview

I'm not interested in making buildings that are just famous. I want them to be loved.

Interview

Architecture is about creating a sense of possibility.

Interview

I'm always trying to find a way to make things that are honest.

Interview

I think architecture should be a reflection of the human spirit.

Interview

I'm not interested in making buildings that are just impressive. I want them to be inspiring.

Interview

Architecture is about creating a sense of hope.

Interview

Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.

Interview 1997

I think a lot of people design buildings to make money. I don't. I design buildings for people to use.

Speech 2003

Bim is a game-changer. It's like the difference between drawing with a pencil and using a computer.

Interview 2010

I don't know why people hire architects. They should just build what they want.

Book 1986

The thing about the Bilbao effect is that it changes the city. It's not just a building; it's a catalyst.

Speech 1998

I started out in furniture design, and that taught me about form and function.

Autobiography excerpt 1970

Life is chaotic, and architecture should reflect that chaos in a controlled way.

Interview 2005

Why do we build? To create spaces where people can live, love, and dream.

Lecture 2012

Fish inspired my designs because they move freely in water, unconfined.

Correspondence 1980

Critics are like eunuchs; they know what it's like to watch, but not to do.

Interview 1995