Architecture Quote by Bjarke Ingels
“The 'International Style of Modernism' came with the advent of building services. In the end, the architecture became like a container space, essentially like a boring box with a basement full of machinery to make it inhabitable. As a result, buildings literally started to look identical all over the planet.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The International Style of Modernism, 2005
Modernist architecture prioritized function and services, often resulting in uniform, boxy buildings worldwide.
In simple terms: Function over form led to sameness.
Key Takeaway
Balance utility with creativity.
Themes
architecture
modernism
functionality
globalization
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
architectural
theoretical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- building design
- policy making
- client briefs
Key Concepts
International Style
building services
design homogenization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local context be reintroduced?
- What role do regulations play?
A Different Perspective
Uniformity can stifle cultural expression.
