Architecture Quote by Le Corbusier
“You employ stone, wood and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces. That is construction. Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you touch my heart, you do me good, I am happy and I say: This is beautiful. That is Architecture. Art enters in.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Toward an Architecture, Le Corbusier, 1923
Architecture blends engineering skill with artistic expression, turning functional structures into sources of emotional joy.
In simple terms: Building is technical; architecture is artistic.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty in function.
Themes
architecture
art
engineering
emotion
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- designing homes
- urban planning
- public spaces
- personal dwellings
Key Concepts
aesthetics
functionality
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design balance utility and beauty?
- What emotions should a building evoke?
A Different Perspective
Aesthetic appeal may conflict with budget or practicality.
