Arne Jacobsen

I don't see that any buildings should be excluded from the term architecture, as long as they are done properly. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#architecture #buildings #done #excluded #i

I have no philosophy, my favourite thing is sitting in the studio. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#favourite thing #i #philosophy #sitting #studio

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

#architect #architecture #art #astonishingly #build

In a way, the sense of quality has improved, the status symbol of the small things is gone, and it is acceptable to use stainless steel, even if the neighbour uses silver. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#all things #even #gone #improved #neighbour

On the other hand, I don't understand the enthusiasm for everything in the antique shop that Grandma threw out. There, the sense of quality has declined; otherwise Grandma wouldn't have thrown it out. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#declined #enthusiasm #everything #grandma #hand

People buy a chair, and they don't really care who designed it. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#care #chair #designed #people #really

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

#air #beauty #been #between #blocks

The primary factor is proportions. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#factor #primary #proportions

There is always a point when one senses one's lack of skill, the doubt. ↗

— Arne Jacobsen

#doubt #lack #point #senses #skill

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

#art #aware #draw #fully #fun