In the end, the character of a civilization is encased in its structures.

I can't just decide myself what's being built. Someone decides what they want, then I work for them.

I have always thought that L.A. is a motor city that developed linear downtowns.

That's where you have to look for your inspiration. Don't separate the rest of your life - who you are, what you love - from your work.

It should begin much earlier with arts education in the American school system, which is sadly deficient.

Generally people are more impressed with the services and the comfort issues than the design.

It's not elitist to acknowledge that everyone has a unique signature and everyone is different.