Art Quote by Frank Gehry
“What I have learned about museum buildings is that buildings have to have iconic presentations. The position of the art museum vis-a-vis other civic buildings needs to be hierarchal in the community. It has to be equal to the library and the courthouse.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Architecture and Urbanism, 2005
Museum architecture should dominate visually, matching civic importance of libraries and courthouses, to reinforce cultural hierarchy.
In simple terms: Museums need iconic, equal status with other civic buildings.
Key Takeaway
Design museums as civic landmarks.
Themes
architecture
civic identity
hierarchy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
architectural
When to use this quote
- city planning
- museum renovation
- public space design
Key Concepts
Urban planning
cultural symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can museums serve diverse populations?
- What balance between grandeur and accessibility is ideal?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on hierarchy may neglect community inclusivity.
