Architecture Quote by Lebbeus Woods
“I've always been interested, - if you look back at my work from the beginning, really - I've always been interested in the idea of the artificial landscape. Reforming the landscape. Architecture being a method of reforming the earth's surface. We reshape the earth's surface, from architecture to paving streets, to parking lots and buildings that are really reforming the surface of the earth. Reforming nature, taking over what we find. And we're mushing it around and remaking a new earth - or, what we used to call Terra Nova.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Lebbeus Woods, 1990s, Architecture Magazine
Explores how architecture reshapes the planet, treating built environments as a form of ecological reform.
In simple terms: Architecture reshapes Earth like a new landscape.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of design on the planet.
Themes
architecture
environment
urbanism
design
ecology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- public space design
- environmental policy
- landscape architecture
Key Concepts
spatial theory
human‑environment interaction
landscape art
Questions to Reflect On
- How does design balance human needs with ecological integrity?
- What responsibilities do architects have to future generations?
A Different Perspective
May overlook social and ecological consequences of large‑scale alteration.
