A reflection on the film ‘My Architect’





Tracing your footsteps in the hushed world,
I see your shadow casting on my face and my soul.
I hear the echoes of your voice,
The whispery sound I used to be familiar with, when I was a child.

Here, light and shadow transform along with the time,
Day after day, I see invisible presence.
A thread of warmness, a glimmer of hope
The light cast nothing else on the walls and floors
But, the feeling has been deeply engraved in the heart.
It was beautiful and unforgettable memories

Isn't this just as our life?
We come to this world in a hurry,
Running through time,
And one day we leave in a hurry.
Just as after the wind has passed,
It leaves no rustling sound among the trees;
After the geese have gone,
The pond doesn't retain their reflection.
This is the stillness of the world.
So why chasing after fame and fortune?
After all, we are the light,
Devoting ourselves into responsibilities should be enough.

Kahn's love for all things
Has been deeply embedded in his buildings.
Some people describe that
Architecture is the solidification of music.
We may say that it is also solidified love.
This love is a broad love.
Love for nature,
Love for mankind
Love for civilization,
Just like how light chooses to illuminate everything,
Empowering wind and rain to breed the land and lives.

Because of love,
We choose not to be fooled by the material world,
Not to follow superficial social trend.
Like his buildings, Kahn is strong and persistent.
Ultimately, architecture becomes a tangible expression of his love.
Even though he has gone, we are forever touched.

For those whom haven't yet watched the movie, follow this link for a sneak peek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyR_V6Li4s4&feature=related