Daniel Libeskind's 17 words of architectural inspiration

http://www.ted.com Daniel Libeskind builds on very big ideas. Here, he shares 17 words that underlie his vision for architecture -- raw, risky, emotional, radical -- and that offer inspiration for any bold creative pursuit.

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[bdoux]

Loved the passion of that guy

[dimeloloco]

those buildings were all formed around the ideas of the time they were built. Architects are like artists and scientists. they strive to try new things. not turn out the same shit we've seen for 5000 years. The past has been celebrated and accepted, let's please move forward and create new buildings to represent man's current vision and potential

[TKDBOY100]

Who kissed him in the forehead ?

[crudhousefull]

'Freedom' and 'America is Great' and everyone stands up LOL

[crudhousefull]

If all the buildings that were out there were pointed and warped it would be a terrible burden on my eyes! It's nice and interesting when it's done once in awhile though

[walidb123]

passionate man but i don't agree with everything he says. some designs are interesting but, in general, incredibly jarring just for the sake of it it seems and aren't wholly reflective of his verbalised opinion. as already said, he's a great salesman.

[pillorello]

most of the spectacular things he does are museums. at least everything is posible to shape a space in this case. but look at his housing projects. where is the space? he is a good talker, less good architect. and not that important as he thinks about himself. but respect!

[chrisk8z]

man this dude is far out

[Cleareye10]

A helluva salesman!

[DDazzle1]

is he really trustworthy?

[Myangel90210]

I love to hear him talk, i just hate to sea his architecture :S

[SarisaLebowtiz]

Dishonest.