A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the components and systems he proposes.

Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a building is? No critic is smart enough to judge how a building will perform over time.

America has always imported history.

It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don't need as long as you're able to achieve the same result?

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!

We are creating a unique experience. It's starts with how you see the building from a distance.

Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.