The commission process in America and England is different. In America, they do it through an interview process, and it's really based on whether they like you or not. I mean, it's nothing to do with whether you do the best scheme or the worst scheme.

I don't particularly like showing furniture on pedestals, but for whatever reasons you always have to in museums.

One has to strive for a very open liberal society.

I am equally proud of all of my architectural projects. It's always rewarding to see an ambitious design become reality.

I find industrial cities exciting. I like their toughness.

Of course there is a lot of fluidity now between art, architecture and fashion - a lot more cross-pollination in the disciplines, but this isn't about competition, it's about collaboration and what these practices and processes can contribute to one another.

Yes, I'm a feminist, because I see all women as smart, gifted and tough.