An architect must remember that the people working or living in his building need space - to dream, to be quiet, to find beauty somewhere. — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
When I was 18, I lived in Greenwich Village, New York, for nine months. At that time, I wanted to change the world, not through architecture, but through painting. I lived the artist's life, mingling with poets and writers, and… — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
In the '60s when I was a student, there was this campaign to destroy 75 percent of the old buildings in Paris, replacing them… — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
An architect must remember that the people working or living in his building need space - to dream, to be quiet, to find beauty… — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
When I am true to my inspiration, even fight for my design, the project always turns out well. — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
We need to rediscover the essence of the meaning of 'the use.' Architecture is, above all, here for a better living. Every gesture, every… — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
When I was 18, I lived in Greenwich Village, New York, for nine months. At that time, I wanted to change the world, not… — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
Architecture has a strong link with the movies in terms of time progression, sequencing, framing, all of that. — Christian de Portzamparc Copy Share Image
