And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they would not object so strenuously.

I didn't want to lose the human scale.

And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they would not object so strenuously.

The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy.

If you have white walls, human beings look better in a room than if you have red walls.

I feel this is very important for us to have serene buildings because our civilization is chaotic as it is, you see; our whole machine age has brought about a chaos that has to be somehow counterbalanced, I think.

And I think that the environment is one very strong way to counterbalance the chaotic nature of our life.