I am always searching for more light and space.

You start a project as a young person and then at the end you are another person. You are ready to go for your pension.

What each school offers is something unique. But, there are two types of activity an architect must be educated on. First, the architect needs concentrated activities to learn the guidelines, and that is what school is for. But, second, is the public aspect of education. The architect needs to see architecture in the streets to learn.

The concept of an "architect" is one of the oldest professions in the world. Whereas, some professions, such as a "lawyer", have their roots in Latin, "Archi - tecton" is actually a Greek word, and much older. Just knowing how old the profession is gives me hope that we will still exist for years to come, even if we are changing.

I think it is important to be present in the places where you are working. It is not only about doing a project, but following the project through its construction.

The architect is not only the director, but he is the composer. And, as a composer, the architect brings a sense of creativity to each building.

The way is not always easy, but in order to bring a work through to completion, you will need a strong character, a broad foundation of knowledge and an enormous force of persuasion.