In a recent Arbus Magazine, there was an interview with several of the top architects in the area.
The question for each of them to respond to was basically: "How Do You Measure a Successful Building?"
As I began reading their individual answers, I began to see the comparison between a Successful Building and a Successful Person/Life/Body.
Here are a few of my favorite answers. As you read them, pretend you are thinking about a person/body/life. You will find very interesting similarities....
1. Preston Haskell: ..."It would include visual appeal, integration with surroundings, and sense of timelessness." (Now think how we feel about ourselves.)
2. Tom Hurst: ..."that which gracefully provides for the needs of the project and has the ability to affect lives in a positive way." (Interesting.)
3. Richard Skinner: ".....time, of course, is the best judge." (Isn't it always.)
4. Michael Stuebben: "....the interior environment, the ability to enhance the atmosphere ....... the visual seduction often plays too important of a role in the overall evaluation. (Now, that's what I say.)
5. R.Dean Scott: "....the appeal and emotions they evoke in others.... and where we would do it the same again." (Oh, yes.)
6. Thomas Duke: "... firmness, commodity, and delight.... how well it functions for its intended use." (Back to the sit-ups.)
7. Craig Davisson: "..one that will live on and be judged in the distant future." (It is our legacy that is important.)
8. Carlos DelValle: "....they enhance the user's experience and quality of life, and they provide a positive social and environmental impact on their surroundings. (yes, I like that.)
9. Stephen Lovett: ".....inspire those who come in contact with them, and serve their intended purpose with distinction." (That is the truth!)
10. Ted Pappas: ".....strong, useful, and beautiful." (Simply said.)
So, what do you think? Interesting, eh?
