I. M. Pei famous quotes

04-21-2025

I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity.
-- I. M. Pei

#Art #Believe #Foundation
Architecture is the very mirror of life.You only have to cast your eyes on buildings to feel the presence of the past, the spirit of a place; they are the reflection of society.
-- I. M. Pei

#Eye #Reflection #Past
Success is a collection of problems solved.
-- I. M. Pei

#Problem #Collections
Contemporary architects tend to impose modernity on something. There is a certain concern for history but itâ€™s not very deep. I understand that time has changed, we have evolved. But I donâ€™t want to forget the beginning. A lasting architecture has to have roots.
-- I. M. Pei

#Roots #Want #Architecture
Design is something you have to put your hand to,
-- I. M. Pei

#Hands #Design
Stop worrying about missed opportunities and start looking for new ones.
-- I. M. Pei

#Opportunity #Worry #Missed Opportunity
It is not an individual act, architecture. You have to consider your client. Only out of that can you produce great architecture. You cannot work in the abstract
-- I. M. Pei

#Clients #Architecture #Individual
I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value.
-- I. M. Pei

#Community #Want #Values
Great artists need great clients.
-- I. M. Pei

#Artist #Needs #Clients
Let's do it right. This is for the ages.
-- I. M. Pei

#Age

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