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I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity.

Design is something you have to put your hand to,

Be the best, not necessarily the original.

Success is a collection of problems solved.

Let's do it right. This is for the ages.

You cannot defend your design without knowing what you're designing for.

I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value.

Stop worrying about missed opportunities and start looking for new ones.

I haven't taken any new projects in the past years - I told myself, if I cannot live long enough to finish it, I don't want it.

I didn't want to think about a project that I couldn't finish. That's a kind of temptation. One has to realize one's limitations. Why kid yourself?

I cannot work and listen to Wagner at the same time, nor Mahler, nor Beethoven's late quartets. I enjoy listening to Chopin's piano music when I work.

Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life.

Great artists need great clients.