I'm just saying that there are high quality materials, and when we change them then there should be a way of changing them so that you can celebrate that change - rather than just 'mix it up'.

Architecture is measured against the past, you build in the present, and try to imagine the future.

Form follows profit is the aesthetic principle of our times.

My passion and great enjoyment for architecture, and the reason the older I get the more I enjoy it, is because I believe we - architects - can effect the quality of life of the people.

Technology cannot be an end in itself but must aim at solving long term social and ecological problems.

Architecture is about public space held by buildings.

The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.

As architects we have a responsibility to society

I don't understand why everyone has to wear black, grey and white.

As an artist, what do you think the biggest mistake you can make is? My vote for the biggest mistake is being afraid of making mistakes.

Architecture is a slow business, and city planning even slower.

Success is a choice you choose it and work it out! Excellence is deliberate and so it is intentionally pursued. No successful person ever remained idle for success to knock his/her door for him/her

Prison does not silence ideas whose time has come.

I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts.

I never talked about architecture with my father, which I regret.

I could definitely see myself making a serious movie or a drama in the future.

Neoliberal ideology is enormously powerful.

I think it's important to find projects that evoke people into conversation. It's like reading a good book. You want to talk about it.

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

If you've got comic book fans and soap fans and country fans, I think you've hit the whole world. What else is there?

Americans don't want leadership. They want alchemy.