People Quote by Frank Gehry
“The safety requirements, which are necessary, spread everything out and push people farther and farther away from the stage and from each other.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Architectural Philosophy, 2005
Safety standards can create distance between performers and audiences, reducing intimacy.
In simple terms: Safety can separate people physically and emotionally.
Balance safety with connection in design.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- designing venues
- planning event layouts
- considering crowd flow
- evaluating safety protocols
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design maintain safety without sacrificing intimacy?
- What strategies foster closer audience‑performer relationships?
Overemphasis on safety may hinder artistic expression.