Thom Mayne quotes

Thom Mayne, an acclaimed architect with a groundbreaking approach, has revolutionized modern design. With over 40 years of experience, Mayne's creative genius has earned him global recognition. As the founder of Morphosis Architects, his visionary projects have transformed numerous cityscapes. Explore Mayne's avant-garde works, such as the iconic Caltrans District 7 Headquarters in Los Angeles, characterized by its dynamic forms and sustainable features. Constantly pushing boundaries, Mayne has received prestigious accolades like the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Discover the genius behind Thom Mayne's awe-inspiring designs and revolutionize your understanding of architectural innovation. Visit our website for more information on his remarkable portfolio and groundbreaking contributions to the field of architecture.

So we can't go backwards, we can only go where the evolutionary trajectory is taking us and attune our ideas about ourselves and our existence to that course.

- Thom Mayne

I'm often called an old-fashioned modernist. But the modernists had the absurd idea that architecture could heal the world. That's impossible. And today nobody expects architects to have these grand visions any more.

- Thom Mayne

So I am totally aware that when I defend the autonomy of art I'm going counter to my own development. It's more an instinctive reaction, meant to protect the private aspect of the work, the part I am most interested in and which nowadays is at risk in our culture.

- Thom Mayne

Our idea of nature is increasingly being determined by scientific developments. And they have become decisive for our image of reality.

- Thom Mayne

But I absolutely believe that architecture is a social activity that has to do with some sort of communication or places of interaction, and that to change the environment is to change behaviour.

- Thom Mayne

For me the meaning of my work is much more fluid.

- Thom Mayne