In addressing a task, one almost always has several possible options, sometimes only a few, and they may all be practical and functional. But they lack the aesthetic aspect that raises it to architecture. – Arne Jacobsen
When I travel, I draw and paint sketches which is great fun. And as long as you are fully aware that it has nothing to do with actual art, I think thats all right. – Arne Jacobsen
But inspiration? – Thats when you come home from abroad and are asked: Well, have you found inspiration? – and fortunately you havent. But the impressions sink in, of course, and may emerge later: None of us has invented the house that was done many thousands of years ago. – Arne Jacobsen
Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns. – Arne Jacobsen