The architect needs to learn to see, and to open his eyes because there is always a lesson to learn from the streets.
Santiago CalatravaFor me, architecture is an art the same as painting is an art or sculpture is an art. Yet, architecture moves a step beyond painting and sculpture because it is more than using materials. Architecture responds to functional outputs and environmental factors. Yet, fundamentally, it is important for me to stress the art in architecture to bring harmony.
Santiago CalatravaI think it is important to be present in the places where you are working. It is not only about doing a project, but following the project through its construction.
Santiago CalatravaThe way is not always easy, but in order to bring a work through to completion, you will need a strong character, a broad foundation of knowledge and an enormous force of persuasion.
Santiago CalatravaI have tried to get close to the frontier between architecture and sculpture and to understand architecture as an art.
Santiago CalatravaThe concept of an "architect" is one of the oldest professions in the world. Whereas, some professions, such as a "lawyer", have their roots in Latin, "Archi - tecton" is actually a Greek word, and much older. Just knowing how old the profession is gives me hope that we will still exist for years to come, even if we are changing.
Santiago Calatrava