Prada is extremely directed in terms of communicating what they like and what they don't like. That is actually extremely pleasant because it clarifies very easily what you can do and what you need to do.

In the end, there will be little else for us to do but shop.

The beauty of my profession [architecture] lies in its randomness and surprise. And don't think I can choose my projects. I have to build what's offered to me.

That has been my entire life story. Running against the current and running with the current. Sometimes running with the current is underestimated. The acceptance of certain realities doesn’t preclude idealism. It can lead to certain breakthroughs.

You need to look at inequality as a typical condition of modern society.

The work in S, M, L, XL was almost suicidal. It required so much effort that our office almost went bankrupt.

Beauty isn't what I'm primarily interested in [in architecture]. I think appropriateness is more important.