Quotes: Christopher Alexander

"A collection of less than five to seven objects can be grasped as one thing, and the objects in it can be grasped as individuals. A collection of more than five to seven things is perceived as "many things." It may be true that the impression of a "sea of cars" first comes into being with about seven cars."

–– Christopher Alexander (1936-2022), Austrian-born British-American architect, author, and design theorist 

Source: Christopher Alexander et. al. A Pattern Language. New York: Oxford University Press, 1977; p. 505.

via: Commonplace Book, 2024, p.11-12.

Quotes: Christopher Alexander

"In a society which emphasizes teaching, children and students –– and adults –– become passive and unable to think or act for themselves. Creative, active individuals can only grow up in a society which emphasizes learning instead of teaching." 

–– Christopher Alexander (1936-2022), Austrian-born British-American architect, author, and design theorist 

Source: Christopher Alexander et. al. A Pattern Language. New York: Oxford University Press, 1977; p. 100.

via: Commonplace Book, 2024, p.11.