I stayed true to what I thought was good design no matter who it was for.

The dialogue of architecture has been centered too long around the idea of truth.

I have no requirements for a style of architecture.

It was always my goal to 'up the ante' on good design and rye devoted much of my career to this

The Alessi relationship and the Target one has broadened the role of architects in society and broadened the concept that design belongs to everyone.

In designing hardware to be used every day, it was important to keep both the human aspects and the machine in mind. What looks good also often feels good

Alberto Alessi had asked a dozen architects to design a sterling silver tea service - with a teapot, a coffee pot, sugar, creamer, a spoon, and a tray. Our brief was that it didn't matter if it didn't work and cost wasn't the issue. It was a promotional project, not a commercial enterprise, and was going to be showcased in museums. And the coffee and tea piazza, as mine was called, received a great response. It was wonderful to walk into the Whitney museum and see all these objects on the first floor.