Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture. – Arthur Erickson
Does an architecture to assuage the spirit have a place? – Arthur Erickson
The new architecture of transparency and lightness comes from Japan and Europe. – Arthur Erickson
The way of architecture is the quiet voice that underlies it and has guided it from the beginning. – Arthur Erickson
Vitality is radiated from exceptional art and architecture. – Arthur Erickson
We are stymied by regulations, limited choice and the threat of litigation. Neither consultants nor industry itself provide research which takes architecture forward. – Arthur Erickson
Space has always been the spiritual dimension of architecture. It is not the physical statement of the structure so much as what it contains that moves us. – Arthur Erickson
Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart. – Arthur Erickson
With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly line, standardization for mass consumption. – Arthur Erickson
