Always Quote by Rem Koolhaas
“As an architect, I always have mixed feelings. On the one hand, your fingers are itching. As a human being, you are happy to participate in the indolence.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 2015, Harvard Graduate School of Design keynote
Design work triggers excitement and laziness, reflecting tension between creative drive and complacency.
In simple terms: Architects feel both urge and ease.
Key Takeaway
Channel excitement, avoid complacency.
Themes
creativity
conflict
professional identity
Mood
analytical
inspirational
Type
professional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project planning
- studio sessions
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
design theory
motivation
work ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your creative itch?
- How do you prevent indulgent stagnation?
A Different Perspective
The “indolence” may mask deeper burnout.
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