philosophy

You think philosophy is difficult, but I tell you, it is nothing compared to the difficulty of being a good architect.

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Being an architect is difficult; being a good architect is to be at constant war against those trying to foist mediocrity on to you.

Jeff Sowerby

We must always remember that the fates of cities are decided in the Town Hall.

Le Corbusier

What looks interesting on paper will look boring when built; what looks exotic on paper will look interesting when built.

Jeff Sowerby

Don't let the loveless ones sell you a world wrapped in grey.

XTC

Plainness and repetition are only acceptable when the plainness is beautifully proportioned and what's being repeated is a lovely thing in itself.

Jeff Sowerby

Always the sun.

The Stranglers

Energy efficiency is standard practice.

Jeff Sowerby

Form ever follows function.

Louis Sullivan

Quirkiness is lovable and adds to, rather than detracts from, a sense of place.

Jeff Sowerby