The Architecture of Letting Go.

The role of the architect is to create a space that feels like it has always been there.
—Peter Eisenman

A mildly sweet biscuit might not be your first choice on its own, but it becomes your top choice when paired with something like a chocolate dip or coffee.

It doesn’t steal the spotlight, doesn’t overpower, but complements perfectly.

Architecture, for better or worse, is like the mild biscuit. Or at least it’s supposed to be. A selfless art form.

The clothes you wear reflect your personal choice and the image you want to project, that's fine. Buildings, however, aren’t a matter of individual choice.The design decisions we make can’t be coloured by personal bias, no matter how 'cool' they might seem.

The whole challenge of being an architect is balancing personal ideas with the needs of the community and its existing cultural identity.

It’s about understanding the place, its history, and its people, and then blending your creativity into that, not imposing it on top.

In case you didn’t know, here’s a reality check about architecture:You need to let go of the urge to stamp your personal style everywhere and focus on adding to the collective experience.

That’s how you build something that endures.

A quirky design might grab attention and applause now, but if it doesn’t fit with the city’s existing character, it’s likely to be torn down sooner or later.

It’s simple: The best architecture serves the community, stands the test of time, and, like that mildly sweet biscuit, finds its perfect place in the larger context.

And that's classical architecture for you.