We discuss the difference between intelligence and creativity, and how the role of irrational thinking in the studio and at the office.

Quote #1: "Intelligence is what you need and use to achieve a known goal, like making a profit. Creativity is the power you use when the goal is unknown. In architecture these two things are in conflict." - Chris Precht

Quote #2:

"The studio is about evading rational argument. Can you arrive at a meaning that doesn't go through the process of rational argument? That in a way it's safe from cross-examination?" - William Kentridge

We discuss the difference between design and architecture, the lessons of travelling as an architect, and why old buildings are so good.

Quote #1: "Architecture is closer to a novel, or an opera, than to an iPhone or a car." - Peter Eisenman

Quote #2: "Architecture is first a form of knowledge, and only later a knowledge of form." - Bernard Tschumi

Architecture quotes are a thing. And we are here to savor and discuss the most provocative ones, two at a time. Join us for a lively conversation about why quotes are interesting, the long nights in studio, and why all that useless junk at the back of your head is not actually entirely useless (maybe).