Modernism released us from the constraints of everything that had gone before with a euphoric sense of freedom. – Arthur Erickson
I plead for conservation of human culture, which is much more fragile than nature herself. We neednt destroy other cultures with the force of our own. – Arthur Erickson
Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture. – Arthur Erickson
The new architecture of transparency and lightness comes from Japan and Europe. – Arthur Erickson
The fact that were going through a crisis is an opportunity for Europe to be more coordinated and more integrated. Were actually talking about a European Monetary Fund or euro bonds, about guarantees for countries, about economic governance in the European Union. That shows the strength of Europe. – George Papandreou