Architecture Quote by Arne Jacobsen
“Clearly, if a building is not functionally and technically in order, then it isn't architecture either, it's just a building.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Architectural Philosophy, 1965
Architecture must serve function and technical order; otherwise it is merely a structure.
In simple terms: Good architecture is functional and well‑built.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize function and engineering.
Themes
architecture
design
functionality
technology
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- building design
- renovation
- construction planning
Key Concepts
modernism
form follows function
Questions to Reflect On
- What function does your design serve?
- How do you balance beauty and utility?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on aesthetics can ignore practicality.
