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!

Creativity has more to do with the elimination of the inessential than with inventing something new.

I find if my body feels well and I exercise regularly, I think better, work better and feel better.

Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air.

I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban building as being a major building.

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

Sometimes I have to accept a job I don't really want. Hardly anybody comes up to you with a commission; it's all competitions these days.