A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. It's not as simple as asking the people in the office whether they like it.

America has always imported history.

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

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

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!

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

When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I wonder if I'd come here today.