When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence that I succeeded.

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A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the...

A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the...

For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job.

For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job.

It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very...

It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very...

I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in...

I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in...

America has always imported history.

America has always imported history.

When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I...

When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I...

You don't know what the Chinese expect in the way of beauty. The presentation is...

You don't know what the Chinese expect in the way of beauty. The presentation is...

The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.

The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.

Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a...

Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a...

I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially...

I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially...

You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down...

You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down...

I strive for an architecture from which nothing can be taken away.

I strive for an architecture from which nothing can be taken away.

In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition.

In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition.

We want our buildings to work like a machine that will create a pleasurable environment.

We want our buildings to work like a machine that will create a pleasurable environment.

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where...

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where...

Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too...

Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too...

In Europe, they're more demanding, the ones that rent the build ings.

In Europe, they're more demanding, the ones that rent the build ings.

Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.

Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.

A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it...

A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it...