It is my belief that exciting things happen when a variety of overlapping activities designed for all people-the old and the young, the blue and white collar, the local inhabitant and the visitor, different activities for different occasions-meet in a flexible environment, opening up the possibility of interaction outside the confines of institutional limits. When this takes place, deprived areas welcome dynamic places for those who live, work and visit; places where all can participate, rather than less or more beautiful ghettos.

The gap between the rich and poor is widening fast.

Cities are about juxtaposition.

The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.

Architecture is about public space held by buildings.

I don't understand why everyone has to wear black, grey and white.

Today is much more an age of greed