I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value.

It is not an individual act, architecture. You have to consider your client. Only out of that can you produce great architecture. You cannot work in the abstract

I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value.

I haven't taken any new projects in the past years - I told myself, if I cannot live long enough to finish it, I don't want it.

Architecture is the very mirror of life.You only have to cast your eyes on buildings to feel the presence of the past, the spirit of a place; they are the reflection of society.

You cannot defend your design without knowing what you're designing for.

I travel to the Middle East, I travel to China, I travel to Europe. It's all very rewarding - the only problem is the travel is getting more and more difficult for me now. Ten years ago I would have enjoyed it a lot more.