11 quotes by Arne Jacobsen

“Architecture tends to consume everything else, it has become one's entire life.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“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

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“If a building becomes architecture, then it is art.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“And when an architect has designed a house with large windows, which is a necessity today in order to pull the daylight into these very deep houses, then curtains come to play a big role in architecture.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“I don't see that any buildings should be excluded from the term architecture, as long as they are done properly.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“If architecture had nothing to do with art, it would be astonishingly easy to build houses, but the architect's task - his most difficult task - is always that of selecting.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“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

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“The primary factor is proportions.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“But inspiration? - That's when you come home from abroad and are asked: Well, have you found inspiration? - and fortunately you haven't. 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

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“You will soon find that I am a bit obsessive about my work. And that is a little sad, one often feels strangely restricted, not finding time to simmer, although one actually has many interests.” — Arne Jacobsen

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“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 that's all right.” — Arne Jacobsen

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