Jean Nouvel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jean Nouvel.

Jean Nouvel is a renowned French architect and urban planner, born on August 12, 1945, in Fumel, France. He is internationally recognized for his innovative and avant-garde designs, having completed numerous landmark projects worldwide. Nouvel received the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2008 for his exceptional contribution to the field. Notable works include the Arab World Institute in Paris, the National Museum of Qatar, and the Philharmonie de Paris. His distinctive style blends functionalism with artistic expression, characterized by bold forms, intricate detailing, and a deep understanding of cultural context.

It is not possible to design always the same. How to be diff

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.

Jean Nouvel

Design

My buildings are more famous than me.

My buildings are more famous than me.

Jean Nouvel

Famous

I think architecture has to be a gift.

I think architecture has to be a gift.

Jean Nouvel

Architecture

Each new situation requires a new architecture.

Each new situation requires a new architecture.

Jean Nouvel

Architecture

I like to play with architecture! It's my favorite game.

I like to play with architecture! It's my favorite game.

Jean Nouvel

Architecture