“I like ruins because what remains is not the total design, but the clarity of thought, the naked structure, the spirit of the thing.”
"I don’t believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind."
- Tadao Ando
Balance
"There is a role and function for beauty in our time."
- Tadao Ando
Creativity
"When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature - this very unique to Japan."
- Tadao Ando
Connection to Earth
"I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture."
- Tadao Ando
Influence
"Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today."
- Will Rogers
Reflection
"Life is like a sewer … what you get out of it depends on what you put into it."
- Tom Lehrer
Reflection
"I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done."
- Lucille Ball
Reflection
"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know."
- Pema Chodron
Reflection
"Happy Tuesday! It is a good day to reflect on the week so far and spread happiness."
Reflection