Here, then, is what I wanted to tell you of my architecture. I created it with courage and idealism, but also with an awareness of the fact that what is important is life, friends and attempting to make this unjust world a better place in which to live.

Architecture is invention.

The rule is the worst thing. You just want to break it.

My ambition has always been to reduce a building's support to a minimum. The more we diminish supporting structures, the more audacious and important the architecture is. That has been my life's work.

I had some good opportunities. I was lucky to have had the chance to do things differently. Architecture is about surprise.

Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.

The artistic capability of reinforced concrete is so fantastic - that is the way to go.