Peter Eisenman Admits: My Work is Not as Intelligent as People Claim

NEW YORK- Renowned architect, Peter Eisenman, has finally come clean about the intelligence of his work, admitting that it may not be as brilliant as people think.

"I've been basking in the glory of my 'intellectual' designs for far too long," said Eisenman. "But the truth is, my buildings are not as intellectually stimulating as people claim them to be."

Eisenman went on to say that the jagged angles and distorted shapes that have become his signature style, were not a result of deep philosophical musings, but rather a simple lack of inspiration. "I was just trying to be different, to stand out from the crowd," he said. "I never meant for my designs to be interpreted as some sort of intellectual statement."

The architect also admitted that the building's "abstract" forms and "conceptual" designs were also not well thought out. "I was just trying to be avant-garde, but in retrospect, it was more pretentious than anything else," he said.

Despite these admissions, Eisenman remains proud of his work. "It may not be as intellectually stimulating as people think, but it still creates a unique and striking visual impact," he said. "It's just a reminder that even the most celebrated architects have moments of creative block, and that's okay."

Eisenman also added that he takes this as a learning experience and that he will be more honest and transparent about the inspiration behind his designs in the future.

 

 Peter Eisenman | Architectuul

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