“The challenge of a cathedral is very good for architectural inventiven...” — Oscar Niemeyer Quote

“The challenge of a cathedral is very good for architectural inventiveness.”

“Architecture will always express the technical and social progress of the country in which it is carried out. If we wish to give it the human content that it lacks, we must participate in the political struggle.”

“My work is not about 'form follows function,' but 'form follows beauty' or, even better, 'form follows feminine.'”

“I became intrigued with the whole development sector, going into a community, building it up, coming up with a plan from an architectural standpoint, and bringing it to fruition, especially if you're able to make the community a better place in the process.”

“They couldn't wait to get me out. My dad found my place, my mom helped me pack, and my brother was making architectural plans for my bedroom. It was just what you do at 18.”

“I like architectural shapes. You can't put any shape on any body, except on the runway. In reality, it has to look and feel flattering.”