Christopher Alexander

The only way to create a living structure is to create it in a way that is alive.

From The Timeless Way of Building

The beauty of a building comes from its ability to connect with the world.

From The Timeless Way of Building

There is a way of building that is timeless.

From The Timeless Way of Building

A building is not just a collection of parts; it is a whole, a unity.

From The Timeless Way of Building

To create a living structure, you must first understand the pattern of life.

From The Timeless Way of Building

A pattern is a solution to a problem in a context.

From The Timeless Way of Building

A building can only be alive if it fits into its context.

From The Timeless Way of Building

What is built requires us to participate in its making.

From The Timeless Way of Building

In every great work of art, there is a living quality that speaks to us.

From The Timeless Way of Building

The pattern language is a tool for understanding the world.

From The Timeless Way of Building