We have to have dreams, even if they never come true.

Architecture is my work, and Ive spent my whole life at a drawing board, but life is more important than architecture. What matters is to improve human beings.

There is no reason to design buildings that are more basic and rectilinear, because with concrete you can cover almost any space.

We need to feel that life is important; we need that fantasy so we can live a little better.

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 like talking to priests, to Catholics. Everyone has their beliefs.

My architecture is easy to understand. And enjoy. I hope it also is hard to forget.