I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in a suburban environment with all that implies about interaction, collaboration and creativity.

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

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?

Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too reflective or doesn't let enough light in. However, the use of a certain type of glass might change the comfort level.

In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition.

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

America has always imported history.