When we're dealing with historic buildings, we don't replicate, but we try to be subordinate and be deferential to them.

The problem with architecture is it goes with the territory, because it's an applied art and because you're messing about with people and their environment.

Any artist will tell you that when they get negative criticism of their work, it's personally hurtful to them.

We have to respond to budget concerns, we have to respond to functional and programmatic concerns of the building, and we have to respond to public engagement. That's what you sign up for when you decide to become an architect.

It's really important that we not replicate what came before us, but we do something of our own, that's reflective of our own time, of contemporary society.

I'm a passionate person, and I care deeply about the work I do. It's very, very important to me that it's well received.

Public commentary absolutely influences my work.