It's possible to be satisfied with a day's work or a cake, but a life... what is a life but a history of events badly remembered?

The greatest architectural illusion is not Baroque fancy or Victorian flamboyant, but minimalism.

A great deal of energy is wasted in hating people, and I can honestly say I've no wish to expend such a precious resource on being outraged about anyone.

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

Awesome is loud but awe is quiet.

It's possible to be satisfied with a day's work or a cake, but a life... what is a life but a history of events badly remembered?

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