Juhani Pallasmaa Professions : Architect Born : September 14, 1936 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Juhani Pallasmaa Architecture is the art of reconciliation between ourselves andthe world, and this mediation takes place through the senses Juhani Pallasmaa people world art Architecture is about the understanding of the world and turning it into a more meaningful and humane place. Juhani Pallasmaa understanding meaningful world The door handle is the handshake of the building. Juhani Pallasmaa handshake building doors Gravity is measured by the bottom of the foot; we trace the density and texture of the ground through our soles. Standing barefoot on a smooth glacial rock by the sea at sunset, and sensing the warmth of the sun-heated stone through one's soles, is an extraordinarily healing experience, making one part of the eternal cycle of nature. One senses the slow breathing of the earth. Juhani Pallasmaa sunset rocks healing A profound design process eventually makes the patron, the architect, and every occasional visitor in the building a slightly better human being. Juhani Pallasmaa design-process bad-ass badass I see the task of architecture as the defense of the authenticity of human experience Juhani Pallasmaa architecture defense tasks I dwell in the city and the city dwells in me. Juhani Pallasmaa cities Similar Authors Ben van Berkel architect Bruno Zevi architect Bruno Freschi architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin architect Arthur Erickson architect Arne Jacobsen architect All Authors
