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

The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The general architect here has no scruples, no ambitions.

America has always imported history.

When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence that I succeeded.

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?

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

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.