All important architecture of the last century was strongly influenced by political systems. Look at the Soviet system, with its constructivism and Stalinism, Weimer with its Modern style, Mussolini and, of course, the Nazis and Albert Speer's colossal structures. Today's architecture is subservient to the market and its terms. The market has supplanted ideology. Architecture has turned into a spectacle. It has to package itself and no longer has significance as anything but a landmark.
Rem KoolhaasThat has been my entire life story. Running against the current and running with the current. Sometimes running with the current is underestimated. The acceptance of certain realities doesnโt preclude idealism. It can lead to certain breakthroughs.
Rem KoolhaasLet's put it this way: One can be happy or unhappy in a building. But some buildings make us more depressed than others.
Rem KoolhaasThe luxury of our position now is that we can almost assemble any team to address any issue.
Rem Koolhaas