Architecture Quote by Frank Gehry
“Liquid architecture. It's like jazz - you improvise, you work together, you play off each other, you make something, they make something. And I think it's a way of - for me, it's a way of trying to understand the city, and what might happen in the city.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Architectural Design Talk, 2015
Liquid architecture likens urban design to jazz, emphasizing improvisation, collaboration, and responsive creation to capture city dynamics.
In simple terms: Design as improvisation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaborative, adaptive design.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
urbanism
improvisation
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- city planning
- public spaces
- community projects
Key Concepts
Systems thinking
participatory design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can improvisation be balanced with long‑term planning?
- What structures support effective collaboration?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical constraints of fixed infrastructure.
