Jean Nouvel quotes

Each new situation requires a new architecture. (Jean Nouvel)
It is not possible to design always the same. How to be different in each different place - that is the most important work and duty of the architect to find out. View quote
Jean Nouvel
I generally hate the luxury modern apartment with too many things out of sight and so clean you cannot touch. View quote
Jean Nouvel
Art should be created for life, not for the museum. View quote
Jean Nouvel
I don't like the idea that one hotel could be better than another. In any city, I try to find a hotel that has the identity of that place - Claridge's in London, the Danieli or Cipriani in Venice. In New York, I stay at the Mercer Hotel; it is so much in the character of SoHo. View quote
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I think architecture has to be a gift. View quote
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I like to play with architecture! It's my favorite game. View quote
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My buildings are more famous than me. View quote
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If there was a fire at my house I would throw more things on it. The only thing I would take out? Myself! View quote
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I like English parks. View quote
Jean Nouvel