7 Inspirational Quotes From Famous Architects

The beauty of design surrounds us wherever we go. From the emotion that overcomes you when entering a building to walking through a city with an undeniably cohesive flow - design's impact can't be undervalued. 

Architects and designers have the esoteric skill set that makes the erection of these wondrous structures a possibility. They possess the knowledge, vision, and resilience to make a mere idea a remarkable reality. 

Here are seven words of wisdom from truly brilliant architects to keep you inspired:

1. "One of the great beauties of architecture is that each time, it is like life starting all over again."
- Renzo Piano

2. "I don't think you can teach architecture. You can only inspire people."

- Zaha Hadid

3. "Architecture is the triumph of human imagination over materials, methods, and men, to put man into possession of his own earth."
- Frank Lloyd Wright

4. "If you weren't an optimist, it would be impossible to be an architect."
- Sir Norman Foster

5. "Architecture is an art form, but it is also a business. Designers need to be trained to solve their clients' problems through design while leading their own firms""large or small""to become sustainable practices."
- Art Gensler

6. "I took a risk in the design, but it fell into place."
- Sharon Davis

7. "Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life."
- I.M. Pei