Architecture is not merely national but clearly has local ties in that it is rooted in the earth.

Architecture belongs to culture, not to civilization.

The very essence of architecture consists of a variety and development reminiscent of natural organic life. This is the only true style in architecture.

God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is, at least for me, an abuse of paper.

The ultimate goal of the architect...is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture... should be a fruit of our endeavour to build an earthly paradise for people.

Just as it takes time for a speck of fish spawn to develop into a fully grown fish, so, too, we need time for everything that develops and crystallizes in the world of ideas. Architecture demands more of this time than other creative work.