In my own work, I'd say I'm a classicist, but I look everywhere for my solutions. I don't study the toilet-living habits of my clients, although that's a popular approach. First, I think of every building in history that has been similar in purpose. Then I think of the functional program - that's a major part of the study.

Houston is undoubtedly my showcase city. I saved all my best buildings for Houston.

I hate vacations. If you can build buildings, why sit on the beach?

I wish someone would ask me to design a cathedral.

Early unsuccessess shouldn't bother anybody because it happens to absolutely everybody.

In our universal experience unintelligent material processes do not create life

The practice of architecture is the most delightful of all pursuits. Also, next to agriculture, it is the most necessary to man. One must eat, one must have shelter. Next to religious worship itself, it is the spiritual handmaiden of our deepest convictions.