The most touching thing that anyone can say to me is that I have done something beautiful for the community.
Santiago CalatravaThese three qualities I recommend to you; tenacity, goodness, and intelligence. They are as valuable today as they were in the time of the ancient Greeks, Romans and during the renaissance. They will help make you good professionals.
Santiago CalatravaWhat 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.
Santiago CalatravaI 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.
Santiago CalatravaI love the construction process and it is always important because we try to experiment and do something new, so the builders are not copying any technique from other projects. Everything is innovative and so I need to be there and be attentive to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Santiago Calatrava