The current state of architecture and design requires extensive collaboration and an investigative attitude and we continue to research and develop new technologies.

I really believe in the idea of the future.

Contrary to popular view, I've never been patronized in the Middle East. Men maybe treat women differently, but they do not treat them with disrespect. They don't hate women. It's a very different kind of mentality.

It was such a depressing time. I didn't look very depressed, maybe, but it was really dire. I made a conscious decision not to stop, but it could have gone the other way.

There is a strong reciprocal relationship whereby our more ambitious design visions encourage the continuing development of the new digital technologies and fabrication techniques, and those new developments in turn inspire us to push the design envelope ever further.

The world is looking more and more segmented, the difference between people is becoming greater.

You have to really believe not only in yourself; you have to believe that the world is actually worth your sacrifices.