I cannot look at modern buildings without thinking of historical ones.

I'm terribly fastidious. I like symmetry and neatness, but my house is as chaotic as any other family's.

I've got a farm in Somerset, and I think it's God's own country. I love it.

As a property developer, I learned a long time ago to choose your battles wisely and that, unfortunately, compromise is a given.

Generally speaking, I think that if you do anything with commitment and passion, it will come good.

Architecture was pretty much the sexiest thing to be doing from 1700-1800.

Building design isn't trendy.